Eucharist: Sacrament of unity June 11, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Year of the Eucharist Pundits often remind us that our nation is badly divided – politically, culturally and economically. We can scarcely agree on anything, even fundamental truths and values. Nor do we hesitate to assign blame for these divisions. Anyone with an electronic device can join in the fray and many do. Few offer suggestions for healing these […]
Mary’s discipleship and ours May 4, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature During this month of May, let us turn to Mary with renewed devotion, asking her to lead us to her divine Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Celebrating St. Joseph the Worker – and all workers April 30, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic News Service Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Year of St. Joseph The pandemic has drastically altered the way we work. More than a year ago, many workers abruptly began working in an online environment. That shift brought advantages, but also its share of anxieties and limitations, including the tensions and even traumas that many families experienced during the pandemic. Even so, in the intervening months, many […]
Divine cancel culture April 14, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature Happily, though, there is such a thing as a “good” cancel culture. It does not originate on social media or the airwaves. Rather, the good cancel culture comes from the heart of God. It is the stunning truth that God, in his mercy and love, has cancelled our sins.
Archbishop Lori reflects on the Year of St. Joseph February 26, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Year of St. Joseph St. Joseph’s example and intercession should encourage each of us to do our part in building up the household of the Church by a spirit of prayer, by a willing spirit of service, and by our witness to Christ.
Long, rugged road of non-violence February 3, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Racial Justice Even those who have never participated in a protest can also lose sight of his nonviolent message by engaging in partisan bickering, by harboring angry thoughts or by choosing words that wound no less than swords.
Building a Nation of Peace and Justice January 9, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, U.S. Congress Leaders must be aware that their words and deeds have far-reaching consequences.
Archbishop Lori’s thoughts for a New Year January 1, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Uncategorized, Year of the Eucharist If our friendship with the Eucharistic Lord is alive and well, many blessings will flow upon each of us, upon our families and parishes, and upon the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
An Advent we never expected November 27, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Charity in Truth, Christmas, Commentary, Coronavirus This year we have the chance to spend our time quietly searching our hearts for the Word God wishes to speak to us during this period of peace and silence that has been imposed on us.
Un mensaje del Arzobispo Lori November 10, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: En Español, Hispanic Ministry En un momento en el que ustedes, queridos fieles, han tenido que soportar tanto sufrimiento y angustia debido a la pandemia mundial, las presiones económicas, los disturbios civiles y el horrible espectro del racismo, me duele el corazón de verdad pensar que su Iglesia podría ser una ocasión más de dolor y trauma.
Archbishop Lori issues statement on election November 6, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: 2020 Election, Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News “I thank God that our country came together peacefully to observe one of the most cherished privileges of our democracy, our right to vote,” Archbishop Lori said.
Holy competition November 2, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary Blessed Stanley Rother and Blessed Michael McGivney are exemplars of priestly courage, leadership and pastoral charity. Both are a source of encouragement, not only for seminarians but also for those of us already ordained.
