Am I the only one who thinks that the Archbishop looks like Sheldon Cooper (albeit an older version)?

Thanks for your courage Father Lawrence!

Such hypocrisy. When I considered priesthood, I visited St. Mary's Seminary and the number of clearly gay Seminarians was rather shocking. So sad to see such denial in the church. Im no longer a practicing Catholic for many reasons but that experience was an eye-opener.

The rules of the Catholic Church included hiding pedophiles. That can never be forgiven. The only question is who knew, and I would bet that includes the current Pope and those before him.

How does the church get to keep it's tax exempt status while blatantly involving itself in the outcome of elections and politics? Pay taxes or stay out of politics.

I am a devoted RETURNING Catholic and I applaud Fr Lawrence. I agree that our commitment is to follow the Word of God... But I am not convinced that the Bible is very clear on this issue. I think God intends for some of his teaching to be blurry on certain topics in order to encourage us to dig deeply and to test and stretch our compassion and grace. I do not agree with Catholic interpretation on Gay marriage.... But it is immature to throw the baby out with the bath water. Just like any relationship with a spouse or parent or child... One does not have to agree with every opinion in order to love and cherish the relationship. I feel I am following God's Word to "love the sinner and hate the sin" .... The sinner being the Church and the sin being the Church's misguided interpretation of scripture regarding 10% of God's children.

I'm glad the Catholic Church has its priorities in order:
1) Deny same sex marriage rights at all cost
2) Continue to protect pedophile priest... excuse me, honorable, God-loving priest... at the detriment of the very same people it professes to love and care for.

To protect criminals (pedophile priest) leaving children vulnerable, yet criminalize 2 consenting adults (homosexuals) for doing something that isn't criminal is an astounding display of hypocrisy.

Marriage is a religious sacrement, and the state should have no say in the matter. If people want to live together, it is their business, and the state really has no legitimate say in the matter. If they want their religion to sanction their "union", fine, but that's a personal choice, and the religion can make its own rules.

Good for you Archbishop Lori

WTG Archbishop Lori WTG

Where is St.Vincent de Paul located,I want to go to that church.This is one priest that could actually make me want to go to church again.

Jesus Christ was clear about marriage being only between a man and a woman. Any Christian who votes in favor of gay marriage is rejecting Jesus and their faith. There are only two types of people who I could see voting in favor of gay marriage: people who have engaged in homosexual behavior themselves or those who are atheists or pagans.

Many Catholics support Marriage Equality see the prrof in the picture taken at a vigil last night at the Baltimore Basilica. 42 people showed last night after being rained out on Tuesday last week becaise of Hurricane Sandy. This shows the resiliance and determination of the folks in the pews. Light Brigade Maryland on Facebook has many more pictures. go take a look.

True, committed, faithful Catholics only support the teachings of God as reflected in the doctrines of the Catholic Church, including the sanctity of marriage. The "proof" of a faithful Catholic is one who is obedient to the sacred teachings of the Church. Our teachings have never changed since Jesus founded the Catholic Church. Our faith means everything to us. There is no flexibility regarding the sanctitiy of marriage. It is a Sacrament between a man and a woman, never two people of the same gender.

Huh? Have never changed? Are you nuts? Committed?

Somewhere near Zero percent are the Catholics that didn't practice birth control or have sex before marriage. You are not fooling anyone.

No doubt about it. Humans sin. Only Jesus and the Blessed Mother were perfect. When Catholics sin and are truly repentant, we have the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Jesus, through the priest, forgives us our sins and grants us His pardon, Grace and peace. True...Nothing that we do or think is hidden from God.

The Governor and his clan in Annapolis raised Taxes on Families making 150 Thousand or more a year,in this Gay Marrage Bill they are exempt unless the Gay Couple make 200 Thousand or more!! Is that RIGHT !! Read the Bill and as usual the hard working NORMAL FAMILY gets the royal you know what.Vote against this hyprocracy.

"...I can and will not retract, for it is neither safe nor wise to do anything against conscience. Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me. Amen."

You can do a simple google search about abuse by religious clergy of all denominations and find Jewish, Mormon, Muslim, Presbyterian, Lutheran and all types of religious institutions that have been accused of and hidden abuse of children throughout the years. People went after the Catholic Church first for money and the media went with it. There are sports institutions, scouting institutions, sports leagues, little league coaches, babysitters, it goes on and on. Just blaming the Catholic Church is hilarious and makes those who only use them as an example look like fools. Being educated on the subject, I clearly and easily see it reaches much farther than just one religious sect. Please, grow up and educate yourself.

Chuck, how about don't do as I do, do as I say. When my grandmother died they would not send a priest because she divorced he alcoholic husband for abandoning her.

The Catholic Church is a fraud and the butler knows.

What business does the state have sticking its nose into human relations, anyway. I two (or maybe more) people want to share their lives, it is trheir personal business, and the state should butt out. If they want to "sanctify" the relationship, the chosen religious organisation can set its own rules, and the people can accept those rules or find another religion. Or simply realise it's all mythology, anyway.

Thanks Arbtutus Town Crier. I was raised strict Catholic but when all of your parents friends are dying and I see the world the way it is it's hard to believe that the one who created and loves us would do that to is children. I would not act that way and I am far from being a God.

Not one thing has changed about our behavior since the day Christ died on the crosss.

I do respect it and the people that believe in it because it serves a purpose and provides comfort to those that do.

I believe in myself family, (whats left) and friends. They don't turn their back on me.

Death of a parent, and a birth of your child opens your eyes to reality