Archbishop Lori Homily

Missionary Conversion: What It Means for You and Me, Knights of Columbus State Deputies Meeting

I. Introduction A. I am always grateful for the opportunity to address this gathering of State Deputies, those of you who continue in your role of leadership and service to the Order and those of you who are beginning your service as State Deputies. Thank you for all that you do to advance the mission...
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Diaconal Ordination, Arlington, 2016

I. Introduction A. It is a joy and a privilege for me as the Metropolitan Archbishop to ordain to the diaconate, Stephen Vaccaro and Jordan Willard. I greet you both, Stephen and Jordan, as well as brother priests and deacons, your family members, your classmates, parishioners, and friends… on this day of joy and grace...
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100th Anniversary of the Bishop McNamara Assembly

I. Introduction A. Today’s Scripture readings relate two instances in which a son was restored to life and returned to his mother: B. The prophet Elijah pleaded with God for the child of a woman who had accused the prophet of having come to remind her of her sins, sins which she wrongly assumed were...
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Corpus Christi 2016

I. Introduction A. Not long ago, I found myself on a plane seated next to a passenger who seemed agitated and anxious to talk. Seeing my Roman collar, she asked, “Are you a Catholic priest?” “Yes, and also a bishop,” I added parenthetically, bracing myself for turbulence. As it turned out, she was a very...
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Trinity Sunday Homily 2016

I. Introduction: A Word of Thanks A. Let me begin with a word of thanks, first for the leadership of Father Jesse Bolger who had the vision, the skill, and the gumption to undertake the project of renovating the sanctuary here at St. Clare of Assisi…thank you, Fr. Jesse! Then, I would like to thank...
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Diaconal Ordination of Kevin Ewing and Scott Rose

I. Introduction A. We have gathered in joy for the diaconal ordination of Kevin Ewing and Scott Rose: Kevin, who is being ordained transitionally, in anticipation of priestly ordination, and Scott who is being ordained permanently as a deacon of the Church. Both are the cause of our joy this ordination morning, coming as it...
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Religious Freedom in the Year of Mercy

I. Introduction: The Year of Mercy A. Pope Francis has set aside this year as a time of special grace, a Year of Mercy. It is not merely a special program meant to be implemented for twelve months and then forgotten. No, the Pope is using this Jubilee Year of Mercy to call our attention...
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National Prayer Breakfast Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, we are created in your image and endowed by you with dignity and freedom. We praise and thank you for these gifts so fundamental to our humanity, gifts that have been redeemed and purified by your Son’s death and Resurrection. Even as we give you thanks, O Father, we also beseech your compassion...
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65th Anniversary of Msgr. Arthur W. Bastress, P.A.

I. Introduction A. Dear brother priests, dear friends, we’ve gathered this evening to give thanks and praise to God for the extraordinary life and ministry of one of our own – Msgr. Art. Bastress. In these days, he celebrates the gift of 90 years of life and 65 years of priestly ministry. B. We are...
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Solemnity of Pentecost, Adult Confirmation

I. The Spirit Given Sacramentally A. In today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles we heard that, “when the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as...
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Pentecost Sunday Homily 2016

I. Introduction A. If you or I were to walk into Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, our eye would be drawn to the enormous stained glass window at the far end of the basilica. It is the window of the Holy Spirit. In it, the Holy Spirit is pictured in the form of a...
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Wedding Homily: Clare Anderson and Corey Erff

I. Introduction A. In his letter to the Philippians, St. Paul invites us to rejoice in the Lord and indeed we have gathered with great rejoicing to celebrate the wedding of Clare Anderson and Corey Erff. I greet you both in the Lord’s Name even as I welcome your families and friends who are here...
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