Today’s headlines portray our world as chaotic, filled with confusion and violence, wars and famines, disorder, and fear. Some people are searching for hope and answers. Science and artificial intelligence may have the answers to our problems. Other ask where …
Jesus never leaves us
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
We make ready for Holy Week, a time to walk with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the Way of the Cross. It is a time for our most sincere reflection of who …
Trusting God will offer us compassion and mercy
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
We are at the midpoint of our Lenten journey and God, through His many messengers, guides us on the right path. By our participation in the Sacrament of Baptism, we become His messengers, and …
Who is the Pharaoh in your daily living?
My Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
The beginning of the section of St. Paul’s letter to the Romans from which this excerpt is found is titled, “God’s Indomitable Love in Christ.” God’s love is impossible to subdue or defeat. …
Jesus the Eucharist shows us how to serve God – February 2024
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Great is our Lord! We profess this generation to generation! My own eyes are opened when I visit with you at your parishes and see the work of God through the touch of your …
We give thanks to Henry Fortier – January 2024
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
On the fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the first day of Catholic Schools Week, St. Paul speaks to the Corinthians and us about our anxieties, exhorting all the people to focus on God’s goodness …
Always remember life is a gift – January 2024
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you this new year! As we journeyed with our Blessed Mother Mary and her spouse, St. Joseph, through the Advent and Christmas seasons, we …
Ordination to the Priesthood – May 27, 2023
Welcome to the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe on this joy-filled day as we come to ordain Deacon Angel Garcia, Deacon Zachary Parker and Deacon Edgar Serrano, I extend a special welcome to your …
Christmas Homily 2023
I wish all of you a happy and holy Christmas. Christmas is full of family, traditions, gatherings, and festive celebrations, the giving of gifts, the sharing of the traditional meal with family recipes. For children, there is Santa; excitement, the …
Support Catholic Charities-Become “the touch of Jesus” – November 2023
Remain in me as I remain in you, says the Lord.
Whoever remains in me bears much fruit (John 15:4a, 5b).
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
Grace and Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. I write …