Cardinal Tobin: Lent helps us come to know the depth of God’s love for us
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Lent is the time of year when the Church encourages us to do a thorough examination of our spiritual health, and then to … Learn More
Author: Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R.
Cardinal Tobin: Lent reminds us to deny ourselves and take up the cross of Christ
Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Christ is the light of the nations
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, When Mary was first invited to believe that she was full of grace and that the Lord was with her, she was challenged … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Peace, a gift of God’s unconditional love, is our responsibility
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Peace be with you. This powerful greeting, which our Redeemer used when he first appeared to the disciples after his resurrection, was the … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Jesus is the One whose forgiveness is redemptive and life-giving
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, We, as sinners, must acknowledge and accept that we have betrayed the people who are closest to us—spouses, families, friends, co-workers, and all … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Let us not forget that peace is possible!
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, It has only been a month since Pope Leo XIV returned from his first Apostolic Journey to Türkiye and Lebanon. Alongside his brother Bartholomew, the … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Christmas is a season of joy and hope
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, During this season of joy and hope, we are once again reminded that God is closer to us than we dare admit. The … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Mary’s path follows that of Jesus
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Each year during Advent, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The dogma of the Immaculate … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Jesus, a poor Messiah who loves the poor
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, If you haven’t yet read the recently published Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi Te, On Love for the Poor, a selection is provided below. However, I … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: We are all called to be saints
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, During the first two days of November, the Church calls our attention to what the Second Vatican Council termed “the universal call to … Learn More
