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Introduction It is a great pleasure to visit St. Ignatius Loyola Parish and to have the opportunity to celebrate with you the Solemnity of Christ the King. Indeed, there is quite a lot going on this Sunday – the feast day itself that proclaims the true nature of Christ’s kingship & dominion; the closing of […]

The following column by Archbishop Lori is the fourth in a four-part series on Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Lumen Fidei” for the Year of Faith, which concludes on November 24, 2013. To read the first three parts, visit www.archbalt.org. Let us remind ourselves of the fundamental thesis of the encyclical: faith is a light not only […]

Introduction I’m delighted to have this opportunity to spend time with all of you who are members (or becoming members) of the Order of Malta, and to do so on the cusp of the season of Advent. If you were to visit my residence, you would see to my shame and chagrin that it already […]

Introduction Today’s readings were probably not designed to get us ready for Advent but they provide plenty of good material for examining our hearts as we prepare to observe the conclusion of the Year of Faith and the beginning of the season of Advent. Without further ado, let’s take a second look at these readings, […]

Camilla and Steve, brother priests and deacons, and dear friends, Introduction What a privilege it is for us to be here at Saint Mary’s Church at Doughoregan Manor for this Mass for the eternal salvation of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, of the deceased members of the Carroll Family, and of all the Faithful Departed. I’m […]