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We were at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception this morning for the Mass of Priesthood Ordination! Today these five men, called by God to serve Christ and the Church, fully entered their vocation, a lifelong journey with Our Lord. “From this day forward, the Sacramental life, which is the life blood of the Church, will take on new meaning for you, and a new dimension of your participation in the Church.” - Cardinal McElroy #HomilyQuote God bless the new priests of th

Who am I, really? So often we define ourselves by our roles — our job, our stage of life, our responsibilities, or even our failures. But Scripture paints a very different picture. “You will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” — Exodus 19:6 “You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood…” — 1 Peter 2:9 Before we are anything else, God calls His people a royal priesthood — people created to know Him, reflect Him and carry His light into the world around them. This isn’t just a messag