Jesus' healing mission reaches its climax in the events of the Paschal Mystery -- His passion, death and resurrection. That's why the season of Lent, the time when we prepare for the joy of Easter, is an appropriate time to reflect on the Lord's healing ministry. Every healing that Jesus accomplished during His earthly life was fundamentally oriented toward His final and definitive victory over sin and death. As a result, each healing episode...
'Before The Cross' by Archbishop Robert J. Carlson
Archbishop Carlson is the ninth Archbishop of Saint Louis. Listed below are the most recent columns written by Archbishop Carlson; click on the title to read the column. The Archdiocesan website has more information about Archbishop Robert J. Carlson.
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March 10, 2010
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March 10, 2010
Archbishop's AppointmentsArchbishop Robert J. Carlson has made the following appointment: Deacon Edward R. Beirne, formerly on leave, is assigned to assist the pastor of St. Martin De Porres Parish, Hazelwood, effective March 18, 2010. |
 Msgr. John Borcic, Faithful Friar of the St. Louis Assembly #565 (right) presents Archbishop Robert J. Carlson with a plaque in gratitude for his support of the Knights of Columbus, his willingness to serve as Honorary Friar of the St. Louis Assembly and in recognition of being the honoree of the 4th Degree Exemplification Class of 2010 during a ceremony March6 at the St. Louis Airport Marriott in Bridgeton. There were 232 new 4th Degree Knights exemplified at the event.
March 10, 2010
Archbishop's CalendarHere is the weekly schedule for Archbishop Robert J. Carlson:
Saturday, March 13 8:45 a.m. 32nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Run, Downtown St. Louis 12 p.m. Honorary parade marshal, 41st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, downtown St. Louis ... |
March 3, 2010
By reason of her essential mission, the Church feels an obligation to go to the roots of that original wound of sin in order to bring healing (Pope John Paul II, "Reconciliation and Penance," 4). Last week I wrote about the soul-sickness that afflicts us all. I also described the cure that the Church offers us -- the Sacrament of Penance. Finally, I invited every Catholic in the Archdiocese of St. Louis to make this Lent a... |
 Archbishop Robert J. Carlson celebrated Mass Feb. 28 at St. Rita Parish in Vinita Park. During the Mass the archbishop blessed and witnessed Mike and Laura Mueller’s renewal of wedding vows on their 29th anniversary of marriage in the Church.
March 3, 2010
Here is the weekly schedule for Archbishop Robert J. Carlson: Saturday, March 6 11:15 a.m. Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Exemplification; celebrant and homilist for Mass, St. Louis Airport Marriott, Bridgeton |
March 3, 2010
Archbishop Robert J. Carlson has made the following appointments: Rev. Luis A. Mesa, formerly a priest of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, S.D., has been incardinated (became a member of the presbyterate) of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. He continues to serve with the Messengers of Peace at the mission Pacem in Terris in Colombia, South America. Rev. Msgr. Mark C. Ullrich,... |
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February 24, 2010
"Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners" (Mark 2:17). Deep down inside we all know that something is not right with our world -- or with ourselves. War and crimes of violence continue to dominate our headlines. Misuse of the human body has become widespread: drug and alcohol abuse, the ever expanding traffic in pornography. Suicide, divorce and abortion... |
February 24, 2010
Saturday, Feb. 27 4 p.m. Celebrant and homilist for Mass, St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish, South St. Louis
Sunday, Feb. 28 10 a.m. Celebrant and homilist for Mass, St. Rita Parish, Vinita Park 5 p.m. Evening Prayer and dinner, Bellarmine House of Studies, St. Louis
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