I. Father Art: Humble Priest A. I’m grateful for the invitation to offer you a few reflections meant to be an aid your own prayer and reflection during this evening set aside for prayer. B. And let me begin with the beginning of my ministry in Baltimore. Just over four years ago, I celebrated my...Read More

I. Introduction A. Father Carmen, Deacon Kendzierski, Brother Dan Longo, National President of OSIA, Sr. Frances Cipriotti, President of the OSIA Grand Lodge of Maryland, bear members, family, friends of the Order, parishioners, and dear friends in Christ: B. I am grateful for the invitation to celebrate this memorial Mass in which we commend to...Read More

I. Introduction A. This morning, here in Baltimore, we are spiritually united with millions of pilgrims who travelled to Rome for the canonization of St. Teresa of Calcutta – who will always be known to us simply as “Mother Teresa”. B. Even though we could not experience the thrill of seeing and hearing our beloved...Read More

I. Introduction A. As it happens, Father Bialek is being installed on the same weekend when Pope Francis canonizes Mother Teresa of Calcutta, even as Hurricane Hermine also presses down upon the Atlantic seacoast. As it also happens, the Church provides us with a Gospel reading appropriate to both of these events – a saint...Read More

I. Introduction A. It is a real pleasure for me to return to St. Agnes Parish, and on this occasion, to dedicate the altar to be used for the celebration of Holy Mass. I congratulate this parish community on the beauty of the newly renovated sanctuary and, with you, I express our deepest gratitude to...Read More

I. Introduction First, a word about names. Almost everyone outside the family knew my aunt as “Mary Lou” – but her family members called her “Lois” or “Aunt Lois”. I’m not sure about this, how all this came about; it’s just a fact. So, if during my homily I lapse into calling her “Lois”, please...Read More

I. Introduction A. This afternoon we have gathered to celebrate a Mass of the Holy Spirit – to ask the inspiration and guidance of the Spirit as we begin a new year of formation here at St. Mary’s Seminary – the nation’s oldest – now marking its 225th anniversary. I am happy to greet the...Read More

I. Introduction A. Resurrection: It is a joy to offer Mass here at Resurrection Parish, alas for the first time. If my memory is correct, I was scheduled to do so previously but, unfortunately, I had to change my schedule at the last minute. So, here I am at last in my never-ending quest to...Read More