BISHOP'S CORNER
The Eucharistic Revival: ‘My Flesh for the Life of the World’
As Christians we know that we need Christ to be present in our lives.
Come, Holy Spirit
“The love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit dwelling with us (Romans 5: 5).”
And He Was Taken From Their Sight
Although the liturgical celebration of the Solemnity of the Ascension has been transferred to Sunday in the Dioceses of New Jersey, I can’t help but reflect about the feast we traditionally celebrated 40 days after Easter.
Bishop's message on the Uvalde school shootings
Lifting up in prayer the souls of the children and teachers killed Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and united in grief with their parents and families, the words of St. Matthew’s Gospel account of the massacre of the holy innocents in Bethlehem come to my mind:
Homily for the Catholic Schools Principals’ Retreat Mass
As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I have a lot to say. That doesn’t mean that everyone listens!
Pray and Fast for All Human Life
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and its Committee on Pro-Life Activities
Love, learn from Mary this May
Love for Mary, the Blessed Mother of the Lord Jesus Christ, is as natural to the Catholic as love for one's own mother.
A message from Bishop O'Connell on Religious Brothers Day
“Religious Brothers Day,” celebrated on 1 May 2022, is an opportunity to celebrate and offer gratitude for the gift of religious brotherhood, a special vocation and call to men who offer their life in the service of God’s people through vows, prayer and the charisms of various religious orders.
Bishop in homily: ‘Holiness is possible for young people’
"What do you want to be when you grow up?”
A Message for Divine Mercy Sunday/Second Sunday of Easter
Jesus said to Thomas: “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed!”
Earth Day: A time to 'contemplate God' through caring for creation
I was a freshman in high school when I first heard the word "ecology." Our science teacher ...
Homily for the Chrism Mass
The Chrism Mass has its historical roots in the second century, when the bishop blessed sacramental oils and consecrated sacramental Chrism during the Easter vigil.
A better life awaits us, because of the Resurrection
St. Paul wrote, “If there is no Resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith (1 Cor 15: 13-14).”
Peace in Ukraine: something to be sought, achieved
The word “peace” appears hundreds of times in the Bible – depending upon the version and translations consulted.
Bishop on Annunciation: Mary gives lessons on faith, life as destination
Today, the Catholic Church throughout the world interrupts the continuing sobriety
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