Advent, a friend once told me, is neither fish nor fowl. When I asked him for an explanation, he said that sometimes Advent is presented as a time of penance and purification, not unlike Lent, and at other times, Advent is presented as a time of hope and joyful anticipation.Read More
It is a pleasure and an honor to gather with you as we celebrate this Holy Mass with all of you, members of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, who come from various countries in Africa either directly or by heritage.Read More
We do this year in and year out so as to open our hearts ever more widely to the Lord, seeking to grow in holiness, discipleship, and zeal for the mission to share the Gospel.Read More
Tomorrow begins the Season of Advent, a time of expectation for the glorious coming of the Lord at the end of time, and a time of preparation to celebrate anew the Incarnation.Read More
The saints are the true heroes, the true protagonists of history. The saints are those who have dedicated their lives to the one thing that remains.Read More
I am delighted – even after all these months – officially to install Father John Martinez as Pastor here at St. Francis de Sales and at Prince of Peace, and to do so on this Solemnity of Christ the KingRead More
Queridos amigos en Cristo, A medida que se acerca el Día de Acción de Gracias, muchos de nosotros estamos ocupados en los preparativos. Algunos viajarán para ver a sus seres queridos, otros recibirán invitados, quizás algunos a quienes no han visto desde hace bastante tiempo. Esta es una época del año verdaderamente bendecida, pero que...Read More
As we enjoy this Thanksgiving Day and the time we are able to spend with our family and friends, we pray for the grace to see God’s blessing and to give him thanks and praise.Read More
We have come together, not simply to take a Thanksgiving break from the daily grind, but rather out of a desire to grow in our relationship with God and one another.Read More