Holy Name of Jesus

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 we are as a people of God and how we are living our sacramental Covenant … Continue reading "Jesus never leaves us"

Father Anthony Aarons explains how to find peace in Jesus if we wait and watch.Date: 12.3.23

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 it is we who are leading each other to God. On the First Sunday of … Continue reading "Trusting God will offer us compassion and mercy"

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. St. Paul rightly asks then, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” … Continue reading "Who is the Pharaoh in your daily living?"

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 ministries. My heart is full of love for you as you journey to His heavenly … Continue reading "Jesus the Eucharist shows us how to serve God – February 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 instead of any subtleties which may distract us from holy living. As Psalm 95 proclaims, … Continue reading "We give thanks to Henry Fortier – 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 heard Scripture readings about the desire for a child and the wondrous work of God … Continue reading "Always remember life is a gift – January 2024"

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 parents, your brothers, and sisters; your family and friends who join us here this morning … Continue reading "Ordination to the Priesthood – May 27, 2023"

Señor, en tu gran amor, respóndeme. Respóndeme, oh Señor, porque generosa es tu bondad; Por tu gran misericordia vuélvete hacia mí. Señor en tu gran amor, respóndeme. Salmo 69:17 Mis Hermanas y Hermanos en Cristo: Durante el mes de junio, la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos realizó su Asamblea Plenaria donde los … Continue reading "Podemos perder de vista la presencia de Dios -Junio 2023"

Mis Hermanas y Hermanos en Cristo: Los apóstoles y las personas que llegaron a creer en Jesús eran muy diferentes. Algunos eran pescadores, fabricantes de tiendas de campaña o pastores; algunos carecían de medios económicos suficientes; algunos fueron educados, otros no. Jesús no vino a cambiarlos para que fueran la misma persona. Los amó tal … Continue reading "Nos une el Espíritu Santo -Mayo 2023"