Hope in the Lord — Formation and reformation in the Church
The church ever reforms. The Latin phrase is: ecclesia semper reformanda. I recall how often it was used during the proceedings of the Second…
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Hope in the Lord — ‘Let’s Shake On It!’ — The Priest Assembly’s quest for happiness
Usually on reaching some agreement at the end of a discussion or debate, one party turns to the other, extends a right hand and…
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Hope in the Lord — Homily for ordination Mass
In past trips to the eternal city of Rome, I often found myself on that popular street that runs through the old city, called…
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Hope in the Lord — ‘Saints next door’
Archbishop Kurtz delivered this commencement address on Sunday, May 13 to the graduating class of the Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the…
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Hope In The Lord – Faith traditions share a blood drive
Two weeks ago, I gave blood through the American Red Cross. This blood drive took place in the undercroft of the Cathedral of the…
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Hope in the Lord — Priest transfers call for great generosity
Last week, The Record announced the transfers of priests that will take place on June 20. This year brings an especially large number of…
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Hope In The Lord – Jesus, I trust in You!
The fullness of Easter Joy is captured by the vivid description of Easter as the eighth day of creation. In Christ’s rising, the world…
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Hope In The Lord – Renew your promises
Can you build your life on a promise? The writer Jonathan Swift somewhat cynically said: “Promises like pie crusts are meant to be broken.”…
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Hope in the Lord — The echo of God’s voice
As Holy Week approaches in two weeks, reflect with me on the voice of conscience and come back to the Lord through the sacrament…
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Hope in the Lord — Giving up and giving – signs of a warm heart
The saddest verse in all of Sacred Scripture has to be from the Book of Revelation chapter 2, verse 4. The author says, “I…
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