Archbishop Lori Homily: Votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Archbishop William E. Lori spoke about the parable of the sower during a Votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the CMSWR National Assembly in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 19, 2026.

Lori noted that while a farmer typically sows seed only where it is likely to grow, the Lord is generous and sows his Word everywhere, even in places where growth seems unlikely. He explained that people face different challenges in receiving this word, such as temptation stealing the word from the heart, a lack of spiritual depth during crises, or preoccupations that choke the seed.