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December 6, 2014

“Everyone, I have an announcement!” shouted Michael Ryan to the crowd of 40 milling outside his red wooden barn.

Four steps for keeping your Christmas tree fresh

December 6, 2014

Archbishop William E. Lori

Michael Ryan, 81, owner of the Clemsonville Christmas Tree Farm in Carroll County, offers the following tips for keeping your cut Christmas tree fresh.

Mass at the Altar of Blessed John Henry Newman

Archbishop Lori Homily

Dear friends, Introduction September 19, 2010, was a day of joy for Catholics in England and around the world, for it was the day Pope Benedict XVI beatified the convert, theologian, man of letters, priest, and cardinal, John Henry Newman. It is a privilege for me to return today to this holy place to celebrate […]

We need more “wise men” to seek the Lord

Often, when we think of the story of Christ’s birth, we mash up the Lucan narrative with Matthew’s version.

Advent ritual – Week two

The following Advent wreath prayer is intended to help busy households make Advent a prayerful time.

Sacred and human: New Washington art exhibit shows both sides of Mary

Archbishop William E. Lori

A new exhibition of Western European artwork portrays Mary during the 14-17th centuries.

Mass at Tyburn Shrine

December 4, 2014

Archbishop Lori Homily

Introduction It is moving beyond words to be here at the Martyrs’ Altar, above which stands the replica of Tyburn Tree, and to celebrate here the Holy Mass, which was at the center of the lives of the martyrs who gave their lives at Tyburn, just some 200 yards from where we are right now. […]

Catholic Review Column: Advent, the Perfect Spiritual Wake-up Call

Archbishop William E. Lori

December 4, 2014

Archbishop Lori Homily

The Scriptures for the First Sunday of Advent contained two messages that could well serve as a guide for us as we embark on our Advent journey toward Christmas: “Don’t be drowsy” and “Be vigilant – in the right way.” How much we are like the Apostles who could not stay awake even an hour […]

Reflecting on our Advent journey 5 years ago: Flying to China

December 4, 2014