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Archbishop Jose Gomez, the Archbishop of Los Angeles and the Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Migration, had an excellent article in the Washington Post analyzing the potential drastic outcome if the Supreme Court upholds Arizona’s immigration law.

I was not that surprised to read it, were you? The Wall Street Journal a couple of weeks ago had a fine piece by Peter Beinart , very effectively making the point that, if Jews in the United States are worried about their children and grandchildren keeping the faith – – and are they ever worried!

In this homily, Cardinal Dolan preaches on four characteristics of the post-Easter appearances:  Jesus greets them with peace, the apostles are fearful and confused, Jesus shows his wounds, and Jesus eats a meal with them.

Let me share with you my recent Catholic New York column about the paschal season. Here is an excerpt: A blessed Easter, everybody! Now, don’t you go wondering why I’m still giving Easter greetings a dozen days after the great feast!

Time Magazine just named me as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. While the only list I really think about is the scroll of heaven, I must admit appreciation at this selection, and being counted among such influential people.

Couple of weeks ago I was at a gala for Incarnation Children’s Center , an acclaimed residence,  under Catholic Charities , in Washington Heights, which offers tender care, healing, and holistic treatment for children in need.

In this homily, Cardinal Dolan reminds us that Easter is about Christ, alive and with us.

In this homily, Cardinal Dolan explains how the Easter Vigil celebrates a passover, a passing over in Jesus Christ.

In this homily, Cardinal Dolan speaks about the contrast, paradox and contradiction of this day, Good Friday.

In my recent Catholic New York column , I wrote about the meaning of Easter and how it is important to pass over to a renewed life! Here is an excerpt: So, the pivotal question each Holy Week is: will I simply look at Good Friday and Easter Sunday and say, “How nice!

As a child I was taught to make a good morning offering each day as I got out of bed, a simple prayer consecrating the day to Jesus through Mary. Part of that daily ritual, which I still perform fifty-six years later, is a sincere litany of thanksgiving, praising God for His blessings to me.

In this homily, Cardinal Dolan encourages us to anoint the Anointed One, Jesus Christ who is the consoling balm to the Church and the world.