Archbishop William E. Lori’s Charity in Truth Column Charity in TruthCommentaryLent The resurrection of mercy Archbishop William E. LoriApril 3, 20194 min read There is no doubt that the Lord has won the victory over sin and death by his cross and resurrection. The question confronting each of us is whether or not we will participate in his victory. Charity in TruthCommentaryLent The long Lent Archbishop William E. LoriMarch 6, 20193 min read May this long Lent lead to an Easter of renewed hope and joy for ourselves, for the church, and for those who have been harmed. Charity in TruthCommentaryFrom the Archbishop A month of purification Archbishop William E. LoriJanuary 31, 20194 min read May februum, the month of February, be the beginning of that deep purification that will renew and beautify the temple of the church. Charity in TruthCommentary Reason to celebrate Archbishop William E. LoriDecember 23, 20184 min read We have every reason to celebrate both the immeasurable and measurable impact of our faith over this past year through the many and varied ministries of our Church, including the outreach and support provided to nearly 12,000 immigrant families and individuals at the Esperanza Center; the more than 230,000 meals served by Our Daily Bread; the education of more than 30,000 young people in our 70 primary and secondary schools; the nearly 400 people placed in permanent housing; and the assistance and care provided to 1,800 seniors in 24 sponsored senior centers. Charity in TruthCommentary Time and presence Archbishop William E. LoriDecember 5, 20184 min read Pope Francis often tells us to accompany one another on the bumpy road of life. He means that we need to focus, not on ourselves, but on the other. This is what the gift of presence means. Charity in TruthCommentary What I heard this summer Archbishop William E. LoriSeptember 27, 20184 min read I will report back to you what I’ve heard and how these heartfelt comments, no matter how hard they are to hear at times, will help to shape necessary reforms in our local Church and how they will inform my own contributions to the urgent conversations that are happening at higher levels of our Church. Charity in TruthCommentary A time to repent Archbishop William E. LoriSeptember 5, 20183 min read The ongoing sexual abuse crisis in the Church has hit us with full force following the revelations concerning Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, former archbishop of Washington, and the Pennsylvania grand jury report. Once again, we were confronted with a tsunami of evil: the evil of those who perpetrated unspeakable crimes against children and young people; and […] Charity in TruthCommentary Sports offer more than competition Archbishop William E. LoriJuly 1, 20184 min read Sports are a bridge to new experiences, to unfamiliar faces, and can unite young people to each other in a unique and powerful way. Charity in TruthCommentary Words and deeds Archbishop William E. LoriJune 13, 20183 min read It’s no good to speak about the faith and not to live it. And if we are living the faith, we should be willing to speak of it. Charity in TruthCommentaryFrom the Archbishop The church exists to evangelize Archbishop William E. LoriApril 26, 20184 min read It’s not that most Catholics reject outright the call to spread the Gospel; it’s more that they decline to participate in it, often because they themselves have never been evangelized and adequately catechized. Previous 1 … 6 7 8 … 8 Next