Last Wednesday, during United Nations Week, I had the honor of hosting the President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos. (more…)
Our schools are up-and-running now for three weeks, Alleluia! (more…)
One of my evangelical colleagues tells me he considers it a sign of a successful homily when he detects some “squirming” in the pews.
Was there some “squirming” in the pews at Mass last Sunday?
Thank you, Young People of Krakow!
I’m home after nearly three weeks in India and Poland, physically tired but emotionally and spiritually exhilarated. (more…)
It’s no secret that when Humanae Vitae was released it set off a difficult period of turmoil and confusion within the Church. (more…)
Napa Institute
July 7, 2016
Year of Mercy
“What God has bound together,
Man must not divide!”
Jesus Christ and His Church are One.
I was blessed to address the 2016 graduates of Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas this past Saturday. Can I share what I said with you?
As Earth Day, April 22, approaches, I am reflecting more on Pope Francis’ recent encyclical Laudato Si about good stewardship of “the earth our mother.” I recommend it for Earth Day reading. My memory of Pope Francis’ tiny Fiat 500 – much commented on during his recent trip to the United States – has a very particular connection with Earth Day. (more…)
Why do the Irish so enjoy parades? True, everybody loves a parade, and we’re blessed to have an abundance of them here in New York City, but nothing seems to rival the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year alone I was invited to eleven of them just in the archdiocese alone, and another dozen from around the country!