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It’s no secret that when Humanae Vitae was released it set off a difficult period of turmoil and confusion within the Church. However, if we look at the encyclical today, we see the many ways in which Blessed Pope Paul VI correctly understood and foresaw the consequences of separating the unitive and procreative meaning of the sexual act.

Mar Ivanios Day July 15, 2016 Praised be Jesus Christ! Now and forever! I do indeed praise Jesus Christ for the honor and the joy of being with you, fellow pilgrims, for this Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on Mar Ivanios Day .

Napa Institute July 7, 2016 Year of Mercy “What God has bound together, Man must not divide!” Jesus Christ and His Church are One. “Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing threats to slaughter the Lord’s disciples.

A renewed welcome to all here at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for Sunday Mass. Mayor de Blasio, you are always welcome here. I admire you for joining a number of congregations this Sunday morning as our nation finds itself afraid, worried, frustrated and fatigued over senseless violence against God’s children.