Seven years ago, Archbishop José Gomez had a vision for a different kind of pro-life event in Los Angeles. He…
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IT’S TIME TO REGENERATE OUR MORAL COMPASS
An increase in self-centeredness and the deterioration of dignified speech are indicating a malfunctioning moral compass. Evil is what ought…
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DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN THE LORD,
I am here to write just some thoughts to you this Holy season. I began this reflection having just finished…
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A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP VANN: A CATHOLIC RESPONSE TO STATE REPORT ON ABORTION
The California Future of Abortion Council issued their report last week on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. In it,…
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CELEBRATING ADVENT
Happy Advent! It is like saying Happy New Year because Adventis the beginning of ourLiturgical calendar. The word Advent means…
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DEACON FRANK AND MARY CHAVEZ: A RECIPE FOR JOY
On June 2, 1984, Deacon Frank Chavez and his wife Mary Chavez, said yes to a life of service, when…
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THANKSGIVING 2021
For some reason, I carry distinct memories of Thanksgiving Day from my childhood here: the cool autumn air heavy with…
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NOT YET THE MARK OF THE BEAST
Leaving Mass, I encountered a friend I hadn’t seen in months and we of course caught up on the successes…
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REFLECTION ON DIACONATE
“God Willing” is a phrase that was said from the very first day of diaconate formation. The phrase “God Willing”…
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A FRIENDSHIP SPANNING DECADES
I’ve known Bishop Kevin for many years. We met in Rome at the Casa Santa Maria in 1983. That year…