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Join us on April 27 to honor Peter LynchMichael Reardon

If you ask anyone who grew up a Celtics fan in the 1980s what comes to mind when they hear the number 33, I highly suspect the answer will be Larry Bird. The greatest player of a generation and one of ...

Lessons from the pandemic Michael Reardon

COVID. It was about three years ago that this word first entered my lexicon. Soon to follow were such words and terms as super-spreader, PPE, mask mandate, vax card, and social distancing. During this ...

Christ's radical command to love the otherMichael Reardon

In 1820, it was the Ursuline Sisters who answered the call to come to the newly formed Diocese of Boston and establish a school in the rectory of the cathedral. In these early years, the Ursuline Sisters ...

The gift Mary gave the world Michael Reardon

In his Apostolic Letter "Admirable Signum," Pope Francis recounts the history and meaning of the Nativity scene. He warmly details the rich symbolism and opportunity for reflection in every component ...

Love means putting others firstMichael Reardon

Catholic schools do not always have the best facilities or the shiniest new materials, but there is one constant that makes a difference: students are put first, and they are loved. As one student recently ...

You can help Ukrainian refugees in our Catholic schools Michael Reardon

Is a 2011 minivan with a door that barely opens and persistent check engine light worth keeping, or is it time to get a new car? In my mind, it still runs and therefore is more than adequate for our needs. ...

The season of hope and renewalMichael Reardon

This time of year, trees turn color, days are getting shorter and the air cooler. Beaches close, people spend more time inside, and it can feel like the best parts of the year are over. Yet it is the ...

Matching words with action Michael Reardon

Years ago, I received great advice: "When you are in a meeting and someone says the dumbest thing you have ever heard, it's not your job to tell them it was the dumbest thing you have ever heard." Seems ...