Whether you are newly arrived here at St. Mary’s Seminary or you are returning seminarian, I hope you look upon the beginning of a new year of formation with enthusiasm. But not the enthusiasm that will fade with your mid-term exams but rather a zest for formation that has staying power. The post Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Opening Mass of the Holy Spirit 2025 appeared first on Archdiocese of Baltimore.| Archdiocese of Baltimore
As it happens, the Scripture readings for today shed light on your ministry as educators of your children, not only in regular academic subjects but above all in the Catholic faith. The post Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Homeschoolers’ Mass 2025 appeared first on Archdiocese of Baltimore.| Archdiocese of Baltimore
It is a pleasure to return to St. Bartholomew’s Parish for Sunday Mass, and on this occasion, to celebrate your patronal feast – happy feast day! I’m also happy to bless your new parish cemetery and columbarium. The post Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 21st Sunday, Blessing of St. Bartholomew Parish Cemetery appeared first on Archdiocese of Baltimore.| Archdiocese of Baltimore
Anticipating the year ahead with hearts full of hope, what can we learn from this humble and holy pontiff, a pope who lived, as do we, in tumultuous times for both Church and society? The post Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Schools Convocation Mass, Feast of Pope St. Pius X appeared first on Archdiocese of Baltimore.| Archdiocese of Baltimore
The visible beauty of this church sets the stage, so to speak, for us to participate in the unseen beauty of God.| Archdiocese of Baltimore
No doubt, Blessed Michael abounded in natural virtues, yet his priestly heart drew from a deeper source than natural virtue. It’s fair to say that his priestly heart was rooted in the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The post Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Votive Mass of Blessed Michael McGivney appeared first on Archdiocese of Baltimore.| Archdiocese of Baltimore
The Son of God who emptied himself of glory teaches us that a life lived only for oneself is indeed futile and absurd. Only a life generously lived for God and for others is a life truly worth living. The post Archbishop Lori’s Homily: 18th Sunday, Knights of Columbus Pre-Convention Mass appeared first on Archdiocese of Baltimore.| Archdiocese of Baltimore
Unlike Jesus who met with skepticism, even ridicule, in his hometown, Alphonsus was warmly received at home as a teacher of the faith...| Archdiocese of Baltimore