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November 6, 2016

32nd Sunday C; Catholic Distance University

I. Introduction A. Archbishop Christoph, Apostolic Nuncio; Bishop Loverde; brother priests; President Mount; Worthy Supreme Knight and Mrs. Anderson; members of the board, faculty, and staff, graduates and students; benefactors and friends of CDU; and all dear friends in Christ: B. It is a special pleasure to join with all of you this evening in...
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November 6, 2016

32nd Sunday; Closing of the Holy Doors; Jubilee Year of Mercy

I. Introduction A. In 1994, Pope St. John Paul II called the Church to observe “The Year of the Family”. A fellow priest, a good friend, was not impressed. In fact, he harrumphed, “So this year it’s the family, next year something else, and what good does it all do?” “O calm down,” I said,...
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November 5, 2016

Proclaiming and Living the Joy of the Gospel; Address to Filipino Leaders in the Archdiocese of Baltimore; Faith and Leadership Assembly for Renewal and Empowerment (FLARE)

I. Introduction A. Good afternoon and many thanks for inviting me to spend some time at this important F.L.A.R.E. conference. I trust you have had a fruitful morning with good presentations and discussions. Perhaps my talk with the be frosting on the cake! B. Let me begin with words of thanks and appreciation. The growing...
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November 5, 2016

Catholic Distance University; Dinner Remarks

I. Introduction: Honoring the Knights // Honoring Bishop Loverde A. Archbishop Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio, Bishop Loverde, brother priests, President Mount and all who with you carry forward the mission of CDU, Worthy Supreme Knight and Mrs. Anderson, brother knights and ladies, friends and benefactors of CDU, all dear friends in Christ: B. Let me join...
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November 2, 2016

Religious Freedom: Gift and Challenge

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November 2, 2016

All Souls’ Day 2016; Athenaeum of Ohio

I. Introduction A. In his autobiography The Confessions, St. Augustine records so movingly his last moments with his mother, Saint Monica, as she lay dying, still only in her mid-fifties, in the Roman suburb of Ostia. Augustine and his brother, overcome with grief, were discussing the practicalities of the funeral arrangements for their mother. B....
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October 30, 2016

31st Sunday C; St. John the Evangelist, Severna Park

I. Introduction A. It is a special pleasure for return to visit St. John the Evangelist Parish to offer Holy Mass and to take part in the groundbreaking for the new parish activities center. I take this moment to join with all of you in expressing our deepest gratitude to your pastor, Fr. Proffitt, Fr....
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October 29, 2016

Holy Sepulchre Investiture Homily; Mass in Honor of Our Lady Queen of Palestine

I. Introduction A. Last night we rejoiced to confer promotions and honors upon those who have faithfully upheld the ideals of the Order and supported its mission. This afternoon we gather to invest new members of the Middle Atlantic Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. All this we do, (as...
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October 23, 2016

30th Sunday C; Mt. St. Mary’s University Campus Ministry Mass

I. Introduction I frequently offer Mass here at Mount Saint Mary’s but this is the first time for me to offer a Sunday evening Mass for you, the university students. I’m grateful to Father Brian Nolan for inviting me, happy to greet the Focus Missionaries who are with us tonight and most of all, I’m...
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October 22, 2016

School Board Summit: Reflections on the Role of Local Catholic School Boards

I. Introduction Many thanks for your presence here today and many thanks to Loyola University for hosting this summit of Catholic School Board leadership representing schools throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore. We have gathered on the feast day of Pope St. John Paul II, a saint we have seen and heard, a saint who has...
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October 22, 2016

30th Sunday C; 75th Anniversary of Trinity School

I. Introduction Sister Catherine Phelps, Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Fr. (John) Burkhard, Fr. (Leo) Larrivee, parents, friends and alumni of Trinity School, members of the board, faculty, and staff, our wonderful students, and all dear friends in Christ Jesus: It is a pleasure for me to offer this Holy Mass with you and...
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October 15, 2016

29th Sunday C; Knights of Columbus Board Meeting

I. God Answers My Prayers . . . In the Negative A. One of my earliest memories is learning to pray. Mom and Dad prayed the Rosary every evening and they prayed with me before tucking me at night. When I was five or six, Mom told me that God always answers our prayers. B....
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