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The apostolic exhortation “Amoris Laetitia” is the longest document of its kind; Pope Francis says that he “does not recommend a rushed reading,” and that “the greatest benefit … will… Read More

In these articles reviewing Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation “Amoris Laetitia,” I have made reference to the relativistic culture in which we live, which tells us, in effect, that we create… Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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