A journalist was attending a dinner party where the Catholic Church was the topic of conversation. Everyone at the dinner table had negative things to say about the Church. After a while, everyone noticed he had remained silent. Knowing that he was a practicing Catholic, his dinner partner said, “Well, why do you still go...Read More

I. Introduction: A Few Memories To me it is almost unimaginable that twenty years have passed since the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious was established and received canonical recognition from the Holy See. I account it a wonderful blessing to share this anniversary with you, to join with you in giving thanks to...Read More

On Election Day, November 6, citizens of Maryland will have the enormous responsibility of deciding the fate of a law that seeks to change the legal definition of marriage in our state. In short, Maryland voters will decide whether marriage as it has been known for centuries will remain as God intended, as a union...Read More

I. Introduction On the back wall of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a very large relief which depicts in marble the universal call to holiness. At the top center is the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, the sanctifier, and slightly off center with her hands extended...Read More

I. Introduction Let me thank you warmly for the opportunity to address you today about the topic of protecting, defending, and fostering religious liberty. In a special way I want to thank you, Fr. Tizio, for your warm words of welcome. Let me also thank those who have organized this event as a follow up...Read More

Pope Benedict tells us that the Church’s charitable activity manifests God’s love. He quotes St. Augustine: “If you see charity, you see the Trinity.” The Holy Spirit harmonizes our hearts with the heart of Christ who, in loving us, showed us the Father’s love. Christ became the servant of all, bending down to wash the...Read More

It’s hard to believe that Labor Day weekend has arrived. Filled with wistful thoughts of a waning summer we might be tempted to treat Labor Day simply as a final summer holiday before the busyness of the fall. And, of course, we should all try to have an enjoyable Labor Day holiday. Our enjoyment, however,...Read More

I. Introduction Bishop Farrell, brother priests and deacons, Ellen Dorn and the members of the St. Thomas More Society, members of the judiciary and members of the bar, professors of law, seminarians, Knights of Columbus, parishioners, honored guests, all dear friends in Christ: I sincerely thank you for inviting me to offer the homily at...Read More