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Be the carolArchbishop Richard G. Henning

More than 20 years ago, I found myself in the pediatric outpatient clinic of a hospital two days before Christmas. The youngest member of my family was there for chemotherapy. At two years of age, he ...

Rejoice always! Archbishop Richard Henning

This Sunday is Gaudete Sunday, a day when the Scriptures command us to rejoice: "Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks . . ." (1 Thes 5:16-18). This Sunday marks a shift ...

Roses in winterArchbishop Richard G. Henning

Over many years, I have developed a great devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, and I always look forward to the celebration of the "Queen of the Americas." The processions and the Mass are always a beautiful ...

Speak, Lord! Archbishop Richard G. Henning

The Holy Scriptures speak to us of a "Living God" and a God Who enters into relationship with us. Our God is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Ex 3:15). The Lord has drawn near and has brought us ...