Homily From Archbishop Carlson's Installation Mass

For those who missed any of the other coverage on the very capable blogs, some highlights:

As the Holy Spirit is poured out upon us, we come to share ever more deeply in the life and mission of Christ — and His glory becomes our glory.

But the glory of Christ is the cross!

Therefore, if we want to share in the glory of Christ we must do what He tells us in today's Gospel: Take up our cross and follow Him. I can tell you from my experience — and you know from your own — it is no easy task!

But we can strengthen and encourage each other if we do it together. In our words and deeds, day by day, let us stand together and say to the world: We are followers of Jesus Christ.

He continued on with this shout out to the evangelium vitae,

I ask for your prayers that I might be a good shepherd — a spiritual father who sees as his first duty to grow in holiness of life and by tasting the Father’s love for me dare to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ with joy and hope. May I never be afraid to challenge the secular culture, which is growing everyday more indifference to the teachings of Jesus Christ, especially on the life issues.

We will never compromise our commitment to life!

Finally he left with this quote from Blessed Escriva:

Let us never forget that, "In the Church there is a diversity of ministries, but there is only one aim — the sanctification of all.”

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