he succeeded john needer meyer. and educated in rome with a doctoral degree. and working as the apostolic sinator and refreshly they are simple. in his homily, he highlighted the deep spiritual words of the that francis spoke. >> francis rebuilt my house. i quote. st. francis' time is a time of spiritual unrest and they saw the condition of the human person as totally debased. >> there was a need for reform of the clergy who is too absorbed with worldly things. francis' response was holiness. he focused on the call to holiness. and knowing the work of rebuilding must start with within. >> it was his personal holiness which led the way in the needed reform of the church at that time. >> he served as chairman of the subcommittee for the promotion and queens of marriage recently faced harsh criticism for participating in the d.c. march for marriage. he boldly declared that we now in our time need to live the truth for compassion. as it applies to us today. to build a civilization of truth and love. i am pleased to welcome to our program this morning, archbishop s