Hope in the Lord — When God’s creative gifts break through
Last week I traveled to Toledo, Ohio for a talk with the priests on their annual day of sanctification. Invited by my friend, Bishop…
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Hope in the Lord — Getting the message out: Communicating about the abuse scandal
The Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report on sexual abuse within the Church and the revelations of the horrible deeds of Archbishop McCarrick have filled the…
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Hope in the Lord — Why I love parish anniversaries
Joy often has deep roots. Recently, I was privileged to join in two parish anniversary celebrations, which were filled with joy. At their base…
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Hope in the Lord — ‘Receive me, O Lord’ — a solemn profession
It is hard to predict when a sacred liturgy will be deeply moving. Of course, every time we participate in the Holy Eucharist, the…
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Hope in the Lord — Saint Thomas More: A saint for our times
On Sunday, Sept. 30, I visited the Diocese of Covington and delivered a homily at a vespers service to mark the completion of Thomas…
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Hope in the Lord — Pray and fast on October 5
Join me on Friday, October 5. I will make that day a day of fasting and prayer, concluding with a 6 p.m. prayer service,…
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Hope in the Lord — Renewal amid crisis of trust
In 2007, Aug. 15th was a muggy day, and so many gathered for the Mass of Installation as I began serving as Archbishop of…
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Hope in the Lord — Watching and waiting with great expectation
How peaceful and moving it is to pray with the monks of the Abbey of Gethsemani. On Monday morning August 13, the first psalm…
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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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