The moral urgency of immigration reform

The new year began with a new wave of government raids targeting immigrants from Central America and Mexico. About 120 were rounded up for deportation — mostly women and children, many of whom had come to the U.S. fleeing violence in their home countries.

The future is with life!

In the Church, we are always working to fulfill God’s beautiful plan of love for creation and for every human life. In our times, that means we are working to build a great force for life and love in our world.

OneLife LA and the works of mercy

I am reading Pope Francis’ new book, “The Name of God is Mercy” (Random House), which came out last week.

Still seeking the ‘beloved community’

The Rev. Martin Luther King dreamed of what he called “the beloved community.”

This expression inspires me in my ministry.

ARZOBISPO CELEBRA LA MISA DE NAVIDAD EN LA CÁRCEL DE HOMBRES

El pasillo oscuro de la sección 1750 en la Cárcel Central de hombres- construida en la década de 1960 y ampliada en los años 70 -con pequeñas celdas individuales de barrotes verdes alineadas a un lado, es tan estrecho que la comitiva que visitó el lugar en la mañana de Navidad tuvo que pasar prácticamente de lado.

The beauty and mystery of Christmas

Merry Christmas! As I write these words, I am gathering my thoughts to prepare for the liturgies of Christmas.

Mercy is the question and the answer

On Sunday, Dec. 13 I had the privilege to open the Holy Doors of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels to mark the start of this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy.