During my time of service to my religious order, the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists), I had the privilege of traveling to more than 70 different countries in … Learn More
One of the constant themes of Pope Francis is “closeness.” In practically every communication, whether written in advance or spontaneous, our Holy Father urges us to stay close to God … Learn More
My dear sisters and brothers, Gratitude truly is contagious. When we say “thank you” we touch the hearts of others, and with them we embrace the healing power of God’s … Learn More
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, One year ago, in October 2020, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, published his encyclical Fratelli Tutti(On Fraternity and Social Friendship). Shortly afterward, I provided … Learn More
When he formally inaugurated the synod process, Pope Francis identified three risks and three opportunities. The first risk is that the synod process will be a mere formality. Will we … Learn More
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, A year ago, on October 4, 2020, Pope Francis published his encyclical Fratelli Tutti (On Fraternity andSocial Friendship). Shortly afterward, I provided a … Learn More
My Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Earlier this year, I published Returning to Grace: A Pastoral Letter on the Eucharist. In this letter, I offered some thoughts on the … Learn More
On October 4, 2020, Pope Francis published his encyclical Fratelli Tutti (On Fraternity and Social Friendship). The Holy Father notes in the letter that, “As I was writing this letter, … Learn More
When we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sunday, Aug. 15, we are offering to Mary the highest possible form of veneration. We proclaim … Learn More
In his Apostolic Exhortation GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE, ON THE CALL TO HOLINESS IN TODAY’S WORLD, Pope Francis calls our attention to what the Second Vatican Council termed “the universal call … Learn More
