WASHINGTON, D.C.
MAY 8, 2009
KEYNOTE ADDRESS

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1. I am deeply honored to give the Keynote Address at this annual gathering of Catholics to pray for our nation. I express my heartfelt esteem and gratitude to those who, each…

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In some places in the English-speaking world, under the influence of a false feminism, a new and unauthorized practice has been introduced into the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism. The practice consists in substituting for the names of…

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On this past Monday, December 17th, we entered into the last days of Advent, the seven days before the Vigil of Christmas.
During these days, our anticipation of Christmas increases in intensity, making us aware not only of…

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Two important feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary take place during the Season of Advent: the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (a holy day of obligation) on December 8th and the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother…

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The Season of Advent is, above all, a season of preparation by means of purification.
The words of Saint John the Baptist, which express his mission in the world, uncover the meaning of our Advent observance:
"Prepare the way…

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On Sunday, December 2nd next, we begin our annual observance of the Season of Advent. During the Season of Advent, the Church draws our attention to the most fundamental reality of our life: eternal salvation in Jesus Christ. Advent…

Next week, we celebrate Thanksgiving Day, one of the principal holidays of the year and a time for families to gather in celebration. Although Thanksgiving Day is a civic holiday, it was religious in its origins and remains for us…

Praised be Jesus Christ, now and for ever. Amen.
By the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, our Lord Jesus provides us with a fundamental instruction on how to pray. He teaches us, first, the foundation of all prayer…

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Last week, I reflected upon the fulfillment of God the Father's promise to send us shepherds after His own heart (Jer 3:15). Our Lord Jesus Christ, God the Son Incarnate, fulfilled the promise at the Last Supper, when he…

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Our Lord Jesus Christ frequently used the image of the shepherd to describe His vocation and mission in the world. The shepherd is an ancient image for the king who governs his people by caring for all of his…