The Son of God who emptied himself of glory teaches us that a life lived only for oneself is indeed futile and absurd. Only a life generously lived for God and for others is a life truly worth living.
Unlike Jesus who met with skepticism, even ridicule, in his hometown, Alphonsus was warmly received at home as a teacher of the faith, but he did not allow himself to bask in the fleeting sunlight of popularity. He was drawn rather more deeply to serve the poor and abandoned, and he was concerned about the apathy of many people towards the faith.
Several endowments within the Catholic Community Foundation support many ministries and programs devoted to feeding the hungry. A focus on one such ministry gives a true sense of the strength and depth of that commitment. Located in the Lansdowne area of Baltimore, St. Clement I is home to an Interfaith Food Pantry. The Pantry was […]
Years ago, at the age of 15, Scott Pawley was profiled in the Catholic Community Foundation’s 2020 Impact Report. Our story then told of how Scott saw a need and responded with a steadfast commitment to seeing that it was addressed. Through witnessing a cousin’s experience, Scott understood the financial burden placed on families of […]
Your theme, “Rejoice in Hope: Solidarity and Fraternity” fits well with the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene. Before our eyes, Mary Magdalene journeys to faith and hope in the Risen Lord.
O’Dwyer Retreat Center welcomes new Director Longtime youth minister most recently served in Peru (Baltimore, MD) – Archbishop William E. Lori announced new leadership for the Sparks-based O’Dwyer Retreat Center, a tranquil setting where young people have been developing their faith for more than 60 years. Sister Florencia Silva Cabrera (“Sister Flo”) – who has […]
But what is this “one necessary thing” of which Jesus speaks? That one necessary thing is to accept his invitation, “Come to me!” To be with Jesus. To spend time with the Lord.
These Pathways, prepared by the General Secretariat of the Synod with the favourable opinion of its Ordinary Council and approved by the Holy Father Leo XIV, are part of the General Secretariat’s service of accompaniment during the implementation phase of the Synod. Read more from VaticanNews.
Through the intercession of St. Peter and St. Paul, may your pastor continue to lead with fidelity and joy and may this pastorate continue to grow and flourish in God’s abundant grace!
This evening, on the eve of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, I have the joy and privilege of conferring candidacy upon Nicolas and Jordan who will soon depart for the Eternal City to continue their priestly formation.
As bishops, we do indeed live with the public/private divide every day. But to help us do so well and wisely, the reading from 2nd Corinthians and the Gospel of Matthew present two vices for us to avoid and two virtues for us to embrace.
Watch a livestream of Archbishop William E. Lori ordaining Transitional Deacons Zachary Crowley, Brendan Fitzgerald, Justin Gough, Evan Ponton and Jeremy Smith to the priesthood during a 10 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.
