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What happens at Mass?

Friday, 02 September 2011 00:00

We have a beautiful moment in these next few months to pray and reflect on this question, as we anticipate Advent, when we will start using a new translation of our Mass prayers.

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Welcoming the new Mass translation

Friday, 26 August 2011 00:00

This coming Advent, Catholics throughout the English-speaking world will begin using a new translation for the prayers that we say in the Mass.

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How I spent my summer

Friday, 19 August 2011 00:00

Earlier this week, I celebrated the 33rd anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood.
My priesthood has been the profound joy and privilege of my life. I give thanks to God every day for this gift he has given me — to be a priest! Deo Gratias! Thanks be to God!

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Immigration and the “Next America”: Perspectives from Our History

Wednesday, 10 August 2011 14:46

Our political debate about immigration in America frustrates me. Often I think we are just talking around the edges of the real issues.

Both sides of this argument are inspired by a beautiful, patriotic idea of America’s history and values. But lately I’ve been starting to wonder: What America are we really talking about?

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The permanent deacon’s mission

Friday, 29 July 2011 09:21

(Editor’s note: Archbishop Gomez is on vacation. His column will return in the Aug. 12 edition. The following is adapted from his homily for the ordination of 48 new permanent deacons for the Santa Barbara Pastoral Region, July 16.)

We all know that the name “deacon” indicates one who serves.

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Lessons from Mary Magdalene

Thursday, 21 July 2011 16:00

The universal Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Mary Magdalene on July 22. I love her story. It is a beautiful story of how God’s love can change lives.

We don’t know much about Mary Magdalene — just a few lines in the Bible. But that tells us everything we need to know.

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To live each day with dignity

Thursday, 14 July 2011 16:00

The euthanasia movement in our country is gaining strength and momentum. The reasons for this are complicated.

But at its root, this movement is driven by fears that many of us share. The fear of pain, suffering and death. The fear that one day we might lose our mental capacity or bodily functions. The fear of becoming a burden on others. Or of being left alone to die in some institution, hooked up to expensive machines.

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Papal intentions for June: That a culture of dialogue, listening, and mutual respect may prevail among peoples; That where secularization is strongest, Christian communities may effectively promote a new evangelization.