Hope in the Lord — January’s litany of faith in action
by“You are my beloved son; with you I am well pleased.” Thus, the voice of the Father inaugurated the public ministry of Jesus Christ…
“You are my beloved son; with you I am well pleased.” Thus, the voice of the Father inaugurated the public ministry of Jesus Christ…
In the sixth chapter of the Gospel according to St. Luke, Jesus gives what has been called the “Sermon on the Plain.” Like the…
My statement as USCCB president about religious persecution was supported by the U.S. Bishops at the November meeting: “Lord Jesus Christ.” These three whispered…
On the feast of St. Margaret of Scotland, Nov. 16, this is the homily I delivered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of…
Three weeks of prayer, discussion, revisions, and final recommendations to Pope Francis on the vocation and mission of the family today have now reached…
Less than a week after Pope Francis completed his intensive five-day pastoral visit to the United States, he officially opened the 14th Ordinary Synod…
By Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz Like many, I am filled with joy and excitement for Pope Francis’ visit to the United States. Popes don’t…
By Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz This is the homily that I delivered to the elementary school teachers gathered for the opening school Mass on…
“We are born with this book in our heart. A little book: one hundred and fifty poems; one hundred and fifty steps erected between…
Here is my homily for the opening Mass of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ spring meeting, held on June 10 in the…