Trusting God will offer us compassion and mercy

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

We are at the midpoint of our Lenten journey and God, through His many messengers, guides us on the right path. By our participation in the Sacrament of Baptism, we become His messengers, and …

Who is the Pharaoh in your daily living?

My Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

The beginning of the section of St. Paul’s letter to the Romans from which this excerpt is found is titled, “God’s Indomitable Love in Christ.” God’s love is impossible to subdue or defeat. …

We give thanks to Henry Fortier – January 2024

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

On the fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the first day of Catholic Schools Week, St. Paul speaks to the Corinthians and us about our anxieties, exhorting all the people to focus on God’s goodness …

Always remember life is a gift – January 2024

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

Grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you this new year! As we journeyed with our Blessed Mother Mary and her spouse, St. Joseph, through the Advent and Christmas seasons, we …

Ordination to the Priesthood – May 27, 2023

Welcome to the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe on this joy-filled day as we come to ordain Deacon Angel Garcia, Deacon Zachary Parker and Deacon Edgar Serrano, I extend a special welcome to your …

Christmas Homily 2023

I wish all of you a happy and holy Christmas. Christmas is full of family, traditions, gatherings, and festive celebrations, the giving of gifts, the sharing of the traditional meal with family recipes. For children, there is Santa; excitement, the …

Become builders of the City of Love – October 2023

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

Be faithful to God’s Covenant in all that you are. God cherishes you, and I know you also cherish God’s Covenant. Upholding all in prayer keeps us close to God’s Covenant. Prayer allows us …