The most important lesson we have to learn

It is always wonderful to pray as a Catholic. Because when we celebrate the Eucharist — we are joined in prayer with the family of God in every part of our country, in every culture and every part of the world. And in the Eucharist we are all joined together in the worship of God with the angels and saints in heaven.

INMIGRACIÓN, IDENTIDAD NACIONAL Y CONCIENCIA CATÓLICA

Queridos amigos,

Me da mucho gusto estar con ustedes esta noche. Gracias. Me siento honrado por haber sido invitado a hablar sobre este tema que llevo tan dentro de mi corazón y de mi ministerio.

Immigration, national identity and Catholic conscience

Dear Friends,

It’s great to be with you tonight. Thank you. I am honored by the invitation to speak about this topic — it is close to my heart and my ministry.

MONSEÑOS GOMEZ: LA MADRE TERESA NOS ENSEÑÓ A VER EL MUNDO CON LOS OJOS DE CRISTO

En la Misa que celebró por lacanonización de Santa Teresa de Calcuta, el 4 de septiembre, el Arzobispo de Los Ángeles en Estados Unidos, Monseñor José Gomez, destacó que la Madre Teresa “nos enseñó a ver el mundo a través de los ojos misericordiosos de Jesucristo”.

SANTA TERESA DE CALCUTA, ¡RUEGA POR NOSOTROS!

Esta semana les estoy escribiendo desde Bogotá, Colombia. He tenido el privilegio de ser invitado a participar en la celebración del Jubileo extraordinario de la Misericordia en el continente americano, convocado por la Comisión Pontificia para América Latina y por el Consejo Episcopal Latinoamericano (CELAM).

St. Teresa of Kolkata, Pray for us!

This week I am writing you from Bogotá, Colombia. I have the privilege of taking part in the celebration of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy on the American Continent, convened by the Pontifical Commission for Latin America and the Latin America Episcopal Council (CELAM).

First thoughts on this year’s elections

I am still trying to get my mind around this year’s election.

People have been asking me: What’s going on in America? I’m not sure I have the answers. But I’ve been praying, reading and thinking a lot about the question. These are some initial reflections.

We are blessed with many new vocations

I am writing this on Aug. 15. It is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood in 1978.

When Jesus touches a young person’s heart

I had the joy this weekend to join about 1,500 young people in our annual City of Saints celebration.

Religious freedom and California colleges

This week the California Assembly is slated to begin final deliberations on Sen. Ricardo Lara’s “Equity in Higher Education Act” (SB 1146).