Today, we turn our attention to the third part of this liturgical tryptic – the man Lazarus, who was raised from the dead by Jesus.

The fourth Sunday of Lent, is also known as Laetare Sunday (or “Rejoice” Sunday).

We commemorate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of our Blessed Mother. You remember that this is the moment when the Archangel Gabriel visited.

Our Holy Father, in response to numerous requests by the people of God, desires to entrust the nations at war to the special care of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Our prayers continue in earnest for the families and those impacted by the Russian – Ukraine war.

My friends, on Ash Wednesday, we considered our mortality. We were reminded that with all our earthly success in this life, we are but mere dust.

My friends, today we are at a juncture in our faith journey as we pivot this coming Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, into our Lenten season.

Bishop Raica was the homilist for Solemn Vespers celebrated on the eve of the Episcopal ordination and installation of Bishop Jeffrey Walsh.

On this Ash Wednesday, we pray for a conversion of hearts, individually and at the highest level, to sow seeds of peace.

On Feb. 12, Bishop Raica celebrated the bilingual Diocesan Confirmation at the Cathedral of St. Paul.

Lent has always been a grace-filled moment in our liturgical calendar to take stock of our relationship with the Lord and with each other.

It requires a lot of work, concentration, effort, skill, and a lot of preparation to get to the Superbowl.

“I give you a new commandment, says the Lord: love one another as I have loved you.”

There’s something very special about Cullman, about the Benedictine presence and influence, in both institutes.

We are searchers and beggars, together finding a pathway to make real the life God has entrusted to us.

Recently I had the occasion to preside at the 60th anniversary of St. Joachim Mission Church in Piedmont.

My dear friends and young people, it is my honor to be with you to celebrate Catholic Schools Week and to join the juniors to bless your class rings.

On Jan. 30, Bishop Steven Raica marked the 60th anniversary of St. Joachim Catholic Church in Piedmont with Mass.

Catholic Schools Week is a fitting occasion to welcome you to the Cathedral of St Paul.

Bishop Steven Raica marked the Diocesan Patronal Feast Day, the conversion of St. Paul.

I am especially grateful to so many of you who are praying for the cause of life in these days.

Together, we are everybody who values the precious gift of life that God has bestowed upon us.

When you think about it for a minute, there’s nothing ordinary about Ordinary Time.

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, thank you for your kind and thoughtful welcome today. Christmas is near!

My dear friends, on this great celebration of Christmas 2021, I join Father Jerabek and Father Ward to welcome all who are here today to commemorate our Lord’s birth.