I. Introduction A. First, let me say how pleased I am to return to St. Mary’s to offer Holy Mass with and for you as we begin the Season of Lent. Once again, I want to express my thanks to Father Collin Poston & Fr. Larry Adamczyk for thier devoted pastoral leadership of your parish!...Read More

I. Introduction: Season of Mercy A. Years ago I was assigned with a priest who, like myself, loves coffee. Actually, it was more than loving coffee – that first cup and its successors seemed pretty essential to his well-being (and mine). One Lent he decided to give up coffee. It was rough going. He was...Read More

I. Introduction A. Good afternoon! I hope you are enjoying the Mid-Atlantic Congress thus far. Let me say again that is a real honor and a pleasure for the Archdiocese of Baltimore to join with the Association of Catholic Publishers and the National Leadership Roundtable for Church Management in hosting this Mid-Atlantic Congress. It’s our...Read More

I. Introduction: Thanksgiving A. On this first day of Catholic Schools Week, it is a pleasure to join with you in celebrating the 150th anniversary of St. Agnes School. I would like to take this moment to thank Father Foppiano for his leadership and deep interest in St. Agnes School; to express our thanks to...Read More

I. Introduction A. I am delighted to return to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish to join in celebrating your 40th anniversary. I also join you in expressing our common debt of thanks to your pastor, Fr. Sparklin, for his devoted service to this parish … thank you, Fr. Paul! Let’s also thank Sister Katharine for...Read More

I. Christmas Really Is Over Yesterday we celebrated the Baptism of the Lord and with that, the Church ended the Season of Christmas. So today in churches all around the world, crèches are being taken down and stored away until next year, Christmas trees, now a fire hazard, are being hauled away, and only a...Read More

I. Introduction A. Let me first thank you for being here at All Saints Convent, for setting aside some time for prayer and reflection, focused on the possibility that God may be calling you to become a priest. I came to pray with you, to offer my support, and, of course, to have the opportunity...Read More

Christmas Homily 2015 I. Introduction Let me begin with words of welcome. Christmas is one of those occasions when churches are filled to overflowing. Some of you are here at Mass almost every Sunday and some of you are here, well, less regularly. Whatever your situation, I’m glad you are here to celebrate the Lord’s...Read More