‘Habits of the Heart’ November 1, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary If we are open to the Holy Spirit, who reminds us of all that Christ taught us, we will find new paths to understanding; to harmony, cooperation and unity; to co-responsibility for the Church’s mission, coupled with renewed apostolic vigor.
Archbishop Lori: Encountering Christ together through the synodal process October 6, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Synodality The word “synodality” refers to a way of going about the Church’s mission, not as partisans or isolated individuals, but rather as the People of God, joined together in Christ and listening to the Holy Spirit.
Miracle on MLK Boulevard September 4, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Schools This school will take its rightful place among all our Catholic schools because it is destined to be a place of faith and love.
Year of the Eucharist July 6, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Eucharist, Feature Whatever divisions exist among the bishops, all of us agree on the need for a comprehensive effort to revivify faith in the Eucharist in every diocese of our country.
Eucharist: Sacrament of unity June 11, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Eucharist, Feature 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, Eucharist, Feature, Uncategorized 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.
