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Today I’d like to discuss visits to the Most Blessed Sacrament. When churches are open and we’re able to stop in a greet Our Lord, it’s a powerful prayer. I applaud our parishes that have periods of Eucharist Adoration.

Today we celebrated our Archdiocese of New York Catholic High School Seniors Mass. It gives us a chance to congratulate our graduating seniors. We are grateful to God for the gift they are to His Church and for the gift that is our Catholic schools.

Here’s my homily from this morning’s Mass. To whom do you belong? That’s a pivotal question, is it not? Saint Louis De Montfort, whose feast we celebrate today, said the best answer to that question is we belong to God.

Right before the Gospel is read, we mark ourselves with a cross on our foreheads, lips, and heart. Lord, that I may know Your Word. Lord, that I may speak Your Word. Lord, that I may love Your Word.

God can bring good out of evil. I think we’ve seen that these last thirteen months and we see it this morning in the acts of the Apostles. Watch my homily from this morning’s Mass here:

On today’s Conversation with Cardinal Dolan , I also talked about my grand-nephew Charlie’s upcoming first communion. I remembered my own first communion and Msgr. Vlaun shared a photo of his with us.

Who am I to hinder God? What a profound statement from Saint Peter in the first reading. You can watch my homily from this morning’s Mass here:

Welcome back, everybody! Today I’d like to discuss kneeling. It’s a magnificent part of our Catholic worship. Kneeling is an ancient sign of adoration. We kneel during the Eucharist prayer and after Holy Communion.

Prompted by the Gospel, let’s contemplate the shepherd and the sheep, and perhaps the most tender title of Jesus: the Good Shepherd. You can watch my homily from this morning’s Mass here:

As we discuss Catholic traditions many have forgotten, I wanted to discuss the striking of the breast. It is an ancient sign to show we are sinners and asking for God’s mercy. It’s simple, but beautiful and meaningful.

Here’s my homily from this morning’s Mass. Jesus is the answer to the question posed by every human life. We see that in our first reading this morning. Jesus is the fulfilment of all the dreams of the human heart.

Here’s my homily from this morning’s Mass. Every thoughtful believer has to contend with two seemingly contradictory truths. God is absolutely beyond us, but God is also closer to us than we are to ourselves.

Today I wanted to talk about bowing. It is a beautiful Catholic custom to bow our heads at the Holy Name of Jesus, whenever we say or hear the name by which w B e are saved. We also bow when we say the Nicene Creed and before we receive the Blessed Sacrament.

On today’s Conversation with Cardinal Dolan show, I discussed maintaining the excitement of the Easter season. I love the readings about the apparitions of Jesus to His Apostles. I also discussed the videos series I post on social media.

Here’s my homily from this morning’s Mass. The Apostles asked Jesus what work they have to do to gain salvation. Jesus said what’s needed is faith. Faith is more important than works. We do good works because of faith, not instead of it.

I’m here in front of the Tabernacle. One of the ways we express our faith is by genuflecting in front of it. Jesus is really and truly present in the Tabernacle and we genuflect towards the Most Blessed Sacrament to show Him honor.

There are three important lessons in today’s Gospel. Jesus brings true peace, He is really risen from the dead and He is the fulfillment of all that God promised us. You can watch my homily from this morning’s Mass here

When we bless ourselves, not only are we reminded of the waters of baptism, but we are reminded of the Most Blessed Trinity and the power of the Cross. By His Cross and Resurrection, Jesus has saved us and given us everlasting life.

Over the next few days, I want to discuss some beautiful Catholic practices that many people have forgotten. First, I’d like to talk about the Holy Water Font. When we enter the church, we dip our finger in holy water and make the sign of the Cross.

Here’s my homily from this morning’s Mass. Why does Pope Francis constantly talk about love and care for the poor? It’s because Jesus did. From its first days, the Church has been obsessed with caring for the poor.