Forgive us
When reading the Bible, it does not take much insight to recognize that there is something within us all, something very selfish and dark -- something that has the potential to destroy us, morally and ...
Faith is a verb
During this Lenten season, we practice self-denial, intensify our commitment to prayer, and seek spiritual opportunities such as missions or retreats. We confess our sins and engage in works of charity. ...
FOCUS
A few days before the beginning of Lent, I had the opportunity to celebrate Holy Mass and spend time with the FOCUS missionaries who serve here in the Archdiocese of Boston. FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic ...
'Stronger than ever'
Last weekend, I had the joy of visiting St. Mary's Parish in Franklin. You may recall that an arsonist attacked the church back in October, and the people of the parish have waited for five months ...
The way
The ashes distributed on Ash Wednesday have a power within the Christian imagination. It is curious that even people who do not typically attend Mass will show up at church for ashes. Every once in a ...
Chair of Peter
Saturday, Feb. 22, is the Feast of the Chair of Peter. It may seem strange to have a feast celebrating an article of furniture until we consider the layers of meaning surrounding this particular chair ...
