Forgive us our trespasses March 5, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary Sin is a wound in the heart of an all-loving God. This should bring home to us the enormity and preciousness of God’s gift of mercy.
Spiritual combat February 24, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Lent A badly exaggerated “can-do” attitude is symptomatic of the sin of pride that played such a devastating role at the dawn of human history.
Another family to celebrate January 4, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary I’ve been asked many times if I have inherited their good genes. I don’t know about that. I do know that mom and dad have given me an even more precious inheritance – the gift of life, the gift of faith and the gift of good example.
Archbishop Lori’s 2019 Christmas Message December 24, 2019By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, From the Archbishop, Local News, News As we gather with our family and friends this Christmas season to celebrate the blessed birth of our Savior, let us be mindful of our privilege as Christians to care for the poor, the downtrodden and all those subjected to isolation and neglect.
Supreme joy and a divine gift December 12, 2019By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Advent, Charity in Truth, Commentary Those who possess true joy are not deterred by their problems, by distress or by deprivation – their own or that of others.
Scatter the darkness November 7, 2019By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary As the days grow darker, both cosmically and metaphorically, the encouragement of the Holy Spirit shines forth with renewed clarity.
Archbishop Lori: Baltimore archdiocese to break ground on new city school October 22, 2019By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools In prioritizing young lives at risk, we summon all within our communities to nurture and care for those who will determine our future, inasmuch as we make possible their own.
When life is turbulent, pray October 3, 2019By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary Turbulence is an unwelcome experience, but it also serves a purpose. It reminds us that we really are flying 35,000 feet above the earth, and that’s not without risk.
Communicate with integrity September 1, 2019By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary Winning an argument or venting on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook are not good reasons to muckrake, to search out and publicize the faults of people one disagrees with.
An update from Archbishop Lori June 15, 2019By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Accountability News Releases, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Please join me in praying for the victim-survivors, for the renewal of our Church and for those of us who are charged with the awesome responsibility to shepherd and guide the Faithful during these difficult days.
No more half-measures June 4, 2019By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary Half-measures. Let’s be done with them, especially in this season when we continue to celebrate the full outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon his church.
Mary, Mother of the Church May 3, 2019By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary Invaluable to the Christian life is a warm and loving devotion to Mary, the Mother of God.