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‘Amoris Laetitia’ IV: Christian marriage and divorce
Pope Francis in “Amoris Laetitia,” as well as in both of the recent Synods on the Family, discussed at length a difficult reality of modern life: divorce and remarriage. Since… Read More
‘Amoris Laetitia’ III: Responsible parenthood
In “Amoris Laetitia,” Pope Francis notes the difficulties as well as the joys facing couples and families today. In this article I would like to address one of the most… Read More
‘Amoris Laetitia’ II: Christian marriage
In my first reflection on “Amoris Laetitia” (the Joy of Love), I wrote of our Christian understanding of human nature, that we are made for love – to love and… Read More
‘Amoris Laetitia’ I: The Human Person
The Christian proclamation on the family is good news indeed.” These words are among the opening statements of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia (the Joy of Love). An Apostolic… Read More
The Blood of Christ Marks Our Passover from Death to New Life
Mass on the Occasion of the Lunar New Year February 20, 2016; St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral Introduction Our first reading relates the ancient institution of the New Year among the… Read More
Living in Our Bodies the Discipline of Lent to Please the One We Love
Homily – Ash Wednesday February 10, 2016, St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral Once again this year, as we do every year on this day, we will receive ashes on … Read More
God’s Mercy in the Eucharist Leads Us from the Darkness of Death to the Light of Life
Homily for Mass on the Occasion of the Walk for Life West Coast January 23, 2016, St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral Introduction The first reading we just heard proclaimed at our… Read More
The Light of Christ that Leads Us Safely Home
Mass to Mark 20th Anniversary of Perpetual Adoration at Nativity Parish, Solemnity of the Epiphany January 3, 2016, Nativity Parish, Menlo Park Introduction In 1833, the famous Catholic convert Blessed… Read More
The Door to God’s Paradise is Reopened to All
Solemn Vespers for Opening of Holy Door Third Sunday in Advent, Gaudete Sunday, Year C December 13, 2015, St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral Introduction “Jesus Christ is the face… Read More
BEARING WITNESS TO CHRIST, THE SURE FOUNDATION OF OUR LIFE
Homily for Mass on the Occasion of the Walk for Life West Coast Feast of St. Francis de Sales June 24, 2015; St. Mary’s Cathedral, San Francisco, CA Introduction Some… Read More
BEARING WITNESS TO CHRIST, THE SURE FOUNDATION OF OUR LIFE
Homily for Mass on the Occasion of the Walk for Life West CoastFeast of St. Francis de SalesJune 24, 2015; St. Mary’s Cathedral, San Francisco, CA IntroductionSome months ago a… Read More