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January 3, 2021

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Epiphany Sunday

On this Epiphany Sunday, may we join together in praying that the light which attracted the Magi from afar may now shine brightly on the Church’s face, so that many who are far from the LORD and the Church will be attracted to him by us and by the witness of our lives.

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December 27, 2020

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Holy Family Sunday

In an age when people find long-term commitment difficult, I think of Mom and Dad. When they were married in 1947, little did they know what their wedding vows would mean in practical terms: “to love one another in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health.”

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December 25, 2020

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Christmas 2020

Throughout this past difficult year, when the usual props in our lives were kicked out from under us, we may have found ourselves wondering more profoundly about the meaning of life and the purpose of our existence. If we took time to pray and to reflect, we may have discovered, without leaving home, something vaster,...

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December 23, 2020

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Fourth Sunday of Advent

An old Christmas song tells us, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”. For many of you, Christmas is indeed a wonderful time of year, especially if you have children and grandchildren. Many of us enjoy Christmas concerts, lessons and carols, holiday parties and gatherings, along with shopping, gift-giving and much more. But, of...

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December 13, 2020

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Third Sunday of Advent

The “comfort and joy” the Lord offers us is not an escape but rather a remedy, a remedy for the soul, a remedy for our heart of hearts.

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December 6, 2020

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Second Sunday of Advent

My prayer is that your hearts will be filled with hope and expectation, that hope which does “not disappoint”, for indeed, in this holy season of Advent ‘the love of God is being poured into our hearts abundantly’ (Cf. Rom. 5:5), “as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.”

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December 6, 2020

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Second Sunday of Advent; St. Joseph Parish, Sykesville

As we give thanks for the ministry of Father Worgul and celebrate his installation, let us ask, through the loving intercession of Blessed Mary and good St. Joseph the blessing of Almighty God on this parish family, now and in the years ahead.

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November 29, 2020

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: First Sunday of Advent

God is calling us, even amid this pandemic, even amid all our troubles, to shake off our torpor, to open our eyes to the gifts he pours out upon us, and to be united in love with one another in the life of Church.

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November 24, 2020

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Mass of Thanksgiving for the Beatification of Bl. Michael McGivney

Blessed Michael Joseph McGivney – a priest of the Beatitudes. If ever a proposition were easy to demonstrate, it has to be that one.

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November 22, 2020

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Solemnity of Jesus Christ King of the Universe

Our sharing in Jesus’ victory over sin and death should bring us hope and joy, no matter how difficult or challenging the times may be.

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November 18, 2020

Archbishop Lori’s Remarks: Final Remarks; Knights of Columbus Mid-Year Meeting

As this important Mid-Year meeting comes to its conclusion, we are on the cusp of celebrating the Feast of Christ the King. If ever this feast day were more welcome and necessary, the year 2020 has to be it!

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November 18, 2020

Archbishop Lori’s Remarks: State Deputies Meeting; Knights of Columbus

As this important meeting proceeds, dear brother Knights, please consider the importance of the beatification of our founder.

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