Archbishop William E. Lori, Author at Archdiocese of Baltimore

May 28, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Solemnity of the Ascension

The Risen Lord is sending us on mission, a mission of evangelization. Even if we don’t feel quite prepared for it, not quite properly formed, doubtful about our chances of success, hesitant to engage others about the faith, the Lord is telling us, as he told the Apostles, “You will be my witnesses . ....

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May 27, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Transitional Diaconate Ordination

As deacons, and later, God willing, as priests, I urge to build on what you’ve been given. Ensure that every day includes Holy Mass, the Breviary, a Holy Hour, and the Rosary. Punctuate your day with prayer, with meditation, and with praise.

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May 25, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Thursday, 6th Week of Easter; Feast of St. Bede the Venerable

Let us ask St. Bede to pray for us that our lives might be marked as his was by the love of learning and the desire for God.

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May 25, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Panel Discussion: “Interior and Exterior Freedom”

One way to re-start the conversation on religious freedom is to focus anew on interior freedom – both natural and supernatural.

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May 21, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 40th Anniversary of Priesthood

I think I can also safely say that a happy priesthood is like a happy marriage. There are ups and downs but mostly there is happiness in living this vocation.

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May 20, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Confirmation at Holy Family Parish

Believe, dear graduates, not only that the Lord loves you and that he is seeking your friendship in return for his; but believe also that the Lord has something in mind for you, some definite plan for your life, some mission, some work for you to do.

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May 17, 2017

Become Missionary Disciples

As your archbishop, I have the responsibility to plan for the future of the archdiocese through the structure of parishes and schools, as well as the assignment and development of pastoral resources.

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May 15, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Belmont Abbey College Baccalaureate Mass

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May 14, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 150th Anniversary of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish

As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish it is important that we turn our attention to its foundations.

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May 8, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Permanent diaconate ordination

By remaining in the Lord’s love, we grow in our capacity to love others not merely as we love ourselves but rather as Christ has loved them – with an utterly generous, sacrificial love.

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April 30, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Congressman Lawrence J. Hogan Sr.’s funeral

The victory which Larry sought throughout his long and accomplished life was not only to enter the halls of government but indeed to enter the halls of heaven where the saints rejoice forever in the presence of the Triune God.

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