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September 16, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Blessing of New Ministry and Team House

There is no panacea, no magic cure, for anger, vengeance, and hardness of heart. Rather, we must daily open our hearts to the Holy Spirit and ask that we might grow in the virtues that Jesus exemplified in his own life, especially his temperance, his patience, and his kindness towards others.

Archbishop William E. LoriArchbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

September 15, 2017

Charter 15 years later

Since 2003, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has trained 292,639 adults who volunteer and/or work with children and young people. In addition, more than 44,000 students per year have been trained in child abuse prevention and reporting since 2003, as part of religion class in Catholic schools or in faith formation classes in our parishes.

Archbishop William E. LoriCharity in Truth, Child & Youth Protection, Commentary, From the Archbishop, News

September 13, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Remarks: Mass for Dreamers

The cancelation of DACA is not only an immigration issue, but it is also a moral issue. As Catholics and people of faith, we are called to defend life at every stage, and the lives of these young people are being unnecessarily being put at risk by the threat of deportation and separation from the...

Archbishop William E. LoriArchbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

September 10, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time; Saint Philip Neri Parish

Fraternal correction means a brother admonishing a brother – or more broadly, a follower of Jesus reproving, correcting, a fellow disciple. Another definition is “[the] admonishing [of] one’s neighbor by a private individual for the purpose of reforming him or her, and if possible, preventing his or her sinful indulgence” (Old Catholic Encyclopedia, courtesy of...

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September 8, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Dedication of Nativity Church; Feast of the Nativity of Mary

It is a great joy to bless and dedicate this extraordinary structure, set apart for the worship of God, the vital center and core of Church of the Nativity. As we look about and take in the design of this Church, at once contemporary and traditional, let us first give thanks to God, the giver...

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September 7, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Blessing of Expanded and Renovated Auditorium; Archbishop Spalding High School

Here at Archbishop Spalding you have the opportunity to develop your talents. It’s a place where they don’t just hand you a fish, they teach you how to fish. You are challenged, taught, and formed to develop your God-given talents and to put them to the test – in the classroom, in this auditorium, on...

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September 3, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Blessing of Calvary Grotto; 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Paul tells us that when we look upon the Crucifix, we must undergo a profound change of mind and heart. Self-giving love isn’t merely a nice idea that we easily adopt. It requires of us resolve not to conform ourselves with this age – not to go along to get along, but rather to transformed...

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August 31, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 2017 Catholic Schools Convocation

Not surprisingly, studies show that Catholic schools make a profound difference in the faith-lives of students. Many of the young people who practice their faith, get involved in the Church’s life, help to serve the poor and the needy, and embrace a priestly or religious vocation – many of them are young people you have...

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August 30, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Opening Mass of the Holy Spirit; 21st Week in Ordinary Time

At heart, Jesus accuses the scribes and Pharisees of insincerity and hypocrisy. They are using religion as a means of puffing themselves up, as a means of attaining authority, respect, and prosperity. In the process, they are perverting the understanding of the law – the Torah – which is not merely an interminable list of...

Archbishop William E. LoriArchbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

August 17, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Opening Mass of the Holy Spirit; Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary

As you recall, that reading pertains to the last leg of the Israelites’ journey out of Egypt, through the desert, and into the promised land, that land flowing with milk and honey. We see how once again God parted the waters so that the Ark of the Covenant, borne by the priests, could precede the...

Archbishop William E. LoriArchbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

August 15, 2017

Fertile ground

And what fruit can we expect once the seed of God’s Word is planted in the fertile soil of our hearts? None other than the fruits of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Archbishop William E. LoriCharity in Truth, From the Archbishop

August 6, 2017

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Feast of the Transfiguration; 60th Anniversary of Msgr. John Auer

Dear friends, in the mystery of the Transfiguration, the humanity of Jesus shone with the glory of God. In that moment, it was revealed that Jesus’ humanity was the original sacrament of his divinity. In fact, the sacraments of the Church are patterned on the Transfiguration.

Archbishop William E. LoriArchbishop Lori Homily, From the Archbishop

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