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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Memorial Mass for Pope Francis

May this great pilgrim of joy and peace and hope safely reach his destination, the joy of the Kingdom of God that he proclaimed so insistently and effectively. Even as we pray for Pope Francis, may he pray for us that we may proclaim with similar conviction the joy of the Gospel in every community...
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Easter Sunday 2025

This, in fact, is the great project of our lives. To die to self and so that even now we can live in that newness of life that Christ’s death and resurrection make possible.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Easter Vigil 2025

With our hearts glowing still more brightly, we shall then celebrate anew the mystery of the Lord’s death and resurrection by which we are redeemed. In receiving the Body of Christ, we shall taste his victory over sin and death. In receiving the Blood Christ, we shall be washed clean.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Good Friday 2025

Let us now remind ourselves what it is we are doing on this Good Friday. We are making a journey “from desolate bitterness to sweet hope.”
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Holy Thursday 2025

Our eyes of faith see how Jesus more than fulfilled the promise of Exodus. Our liturgy dramatizes how to live as those as who hope and trust in the Lord.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Chrism Mass 2025

In this Jubilee Year of Hope, we re-affirm our trust and hope in the saving power of the Church’s sacraments, in Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders, and the Anointing of the Sick, together with Holy Matrimony, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and above all, the Most Holy Eucharist.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Palm Sunday 2025

Then as now the crowds are fickle in their enthusiasms. Let us not be swept away by any earthly enthusiasm but anchored in supernatural hope. Let us walk the way of the Cross in resolute hope, the only way that leads to Resurrection and eternal life.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Installation of Fr. Uju, 5th Sunday of Lent

I’m happy to be with all of you today and on this occasion to install Father Uju as your pastor, assisted in this role by Father Obinna. Let’s express our thanks to these great priests who have already become a part of your parish community and who are dedicating themselves to lead St. Francis Xavier,...
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: St. Andrew Dinner, 5th Sunday of Lent

This event is named to recall how Jesus called the fishermen Andrew and his brother Simon. When the Lord called, they dropped their nets, left everything, & followed him.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Maryland, Saturday 4th Week of Lent

“Standing” has something to do with bearing witness. It means being a stand-up Catholic Christian a man of unwavering integrity, reliability, loyalty, and faithfulness. Those are qualities that make for a good husband and father but these qualities also equip you to be the Lord’s witnesses in the world, to stand up for your faith...
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 3rd Sunday of Lent

The Scripture readings for this Third Sunday of Lent draw a sharp contrast between the burning bush Moses encountered in the desert, and the fig tree Jesus describes in his parable. One is brimming with life. The other is alive but fruitless. Let us take a second look at the burning bush and barren the...
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Tuesday 2nd Week of Lent, Order of Malta Evening of Recollection

Lent is about acquiring the humility of Christ, who emptied himself of glory and offered himself on the Cross for the forgiveness of our sins.
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