Saint Louis of France: Man of the Holy Eucharist

Introduction
On this past Saturday, August 25, we celebrated the feast day of Saint Louis of France, principal patron saint of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. The feast day of Saint Louis is celebrated as a solemnity in the City… Read More

Our Patronal Feast and a New Metropolitan Cross

Solemnity of Saint Louis of France
On Saturday, August 25, the Church universal celebrates the memory of our principal patron in the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, Saint Louis IX, King of France. The patronal feast which is a solemnity in… Read More

The Holy See Responds to Questions about the Church

Introduction: The Church and Apostolic Succession
Our Lord Jesus, from the very beginning of His public ministry, called disciples to follow Him and, from those who became His disciples, He immediately chose the Apostles for an essential service within the… Read More

Two Forms of the Rite of the Mass

In writing to you, this week, I want to address the recent publication of new liturgical norms pertaining to the celebration of two forms of the Rite of the Mass, the form used by all until 1970 and the new… Read More

Dedication of the Shrine of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Introduction
On this coming June 17, I will bless the new Shrine of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in our Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. At the same time, I will enthrone the image of the Sacred Heart of… Read More

The Sacrament of Charity

Introduction
Part Two of Sacramentum caritatis, which is entitled "The Eucharist, A Mystery To Be Celebrated," examines the many aspects of the celebration of the Mystery of Faith, especially as they relate to the truth of the Most Blessed Sacrament.… Read More

Our Grateful Hearts

Season of the Holy Spirit
We are bringing to a close the Easter Season, the Season of our Lord's Resurrection. It is the Season of the Holy Spirit, for our Lord suffered, died, rose from the dead, and ascended to… Read More

The Sacrament of Charity — Part 1

On this past February 22, the Feast of the Chair of Peter, our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI published his Post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation Sacramentum caritatis, "On the Eucharist as the Source and Summit of the Church's Life and Mission." Sacramentum… Read More

St. Louis’s Archbishop Addresses Concerns about Upcoming Benefit

In a news conference, Archbishop Raymond Burke announced that the April 28, 2007, Benefit for SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center requires him to address the issue of moral scandal out of respect for the good of the souls of… Read More

Shrine of the Sacred Heart at the Saint Louis Cathedral Basilica

Having reflected at some length on the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and its central place in our daily Christian living and, therefore, in our Lenten observance, I am happy to announce that a shrine of the Sacred… Read More

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