Fear itself April 2, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary So often in Scripture Jesus says to his followers and to us, “Be not afraid.” He’s not asking us to ignore our problems or neglect our loved ones or deny our feelings. He is inviting us to rise above our feelings of fear, to encounter the greatness and glory of God, and in a spirit of humility and contrition to open our hearts to him, perhaps as never before.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The resurrection of mercy April 3, 2019By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Lent 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.
The long Lent March 6, 2019By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Lent 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.
