My sisters and brothers, we know the short season of Advent is a time of waiting and hopeful expectation.

Advent is a beautiful moment to look at our hopes and dreams just as we peer into and glimpse the expectations of the early Jewish community awaiting a Savior.

On this day of Thanksgiving, we take a moment as a nation and as a family to reflect more deeply on the blessings we have received in our lives.

Bishop Raica celebrated a Unity Mass at Our Lady of Fatima in the historic Titusville neighborhood of Birmingham.

An altar is a central part of our liturgical life because it is the place where the sacrifice of Christ continues.

This month of November is truly an amazing month, a tapestry rich in colors and textures for living our Christian faith.

Bishop Raica celebrated a mass marking the 20th anniversary of the Fraternity of Poor of Jesus Christ.

Our focus tends toward the final goal of life – unity with Christ who is hailed as the King.

Bishop Raica celebrated the first annual Diocesan Gold Mass for STEM professionals and academics.

St. John Paul II would begin every homily with “Praised be Jesus Christ.”

The months of November and December are bursting with events that help us ponder the mystery of God.

On Oct. 21, Bishop Steven Raica celebrated the annual Red Mass, hosted by the diocese and the St. Thomas More Society, at the Cathedral of St. Paul.

Welcome to the Cathedral of St. Paul for the White Mass, honoring those who serve in the wide array of medical services in in our diocese.

My dear friends, It is my joy to welcome you to this Blue Mass honoring and surrounding in prayer the mission of law enforcement and first responders.

Our readings today open up new horizons for our consideration.

To your families and all friends of the St. Bernard Monastery here in Cullman, how welcome you are!

I’m overjoyed to be with you this evening to celebrate our Catholic faith and our Polish heritage.

My sisters and brothers, we have interesting and curious readings today that challenge us.

Yesterday, we recalled the 20th anniversary of the tragic events that struck our country: the 9/11 attacks.

As we reflect upon these readings given to us by Holy Mother Church, we are reminded of the very nature of who we are as Christians.

In our Gospel passage for today, our Lord faced a very intriguing situation involving a man who was deaf (i.e., unable to hear).