Discerning and following the Lord's will and call
Before Jeremiah had the chance to draw back from the Lord's call to make him a prophet, God spoke frankly: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew...
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Slow down, listen deeply: A monastic weekend at Glastonbury Abbey
HINGHAM -- In a world filled with noise and constant motion, Glastonbury Abbey in Hingham, Massachusetts, is extending a rare invitation to slow down and...
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God's invitation, our response: Reflecting on vocations
At the end of His time on earth, Jesus leaves His disciples with the following words: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in...
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Join the mission: Becoming an Assumptionist today a call to live for something greater
In a world filled with distractions and uncertainty, many young people are searching for meaning -- for a purpose that goes beyond themselves. The Augustinians...
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Responding to God's calling
A vocation "is a manifestation of the unsearchable riches of Christ." (Eph 3:8) And the call to the way of the evangelical counsels is born of the interior...
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Gate of Heaven
I've always imagined the second Joyful Mystery, the Visitation, that moment when Mary is greeted by her cousin Elizabeth in the hill country, taking...
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Our missionary work
Our mission in Brazil began in 1962, when five of our sisters were missioned to the Northeastern State of Maranhao. That was the year I entered Notre...
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Our seminarians
Each year, the happy task of reporting about the men preparing for ordination for the priesthood in service to our archdiocese falls to The Pilot staff....
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Four financial acts for your family
Families look out for each other. We hold our children's hands as they cross the street, and we set money aside for their college tuition. We support...
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Senior living: The forgotten element of estate planning
When considering estate planning, most people focus on the familiar essentials: a will, trust, healthcare proxy, and power of attorney. Although these...
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Preparing for the inevitable: A Catholic perspective on end-of-life planning
When faced with the loss of a loved one, the immediate aftermath can feel overwhelming. If you were to pass away unexpectedly, how would your family cope?...
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Catholic Fraternal Life (CFL)
Who we are Catholic Fraternal Life (CFL) is a fraternal life insurance company that has been in business since 1884 (140 years)! We are a non-profit fraternal...
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Catholic Association of Foresters, a fraternal benefit society
Catholic Association of Foresters is an insurance company established in 1879 as a way for Catholic immigrants in the Boston area to band together to protect...
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How to keep your heirs from fighting in court
A quarter million dollars is an absurd amount of money to waste. It's what your son or daughter could pay an attorney in a battle about your will....
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An endowment says 'Thank you . . . Forever'
The perfect gift With their father's milestone birthday quickly approaching, the Sullivan children grappled with what to give him. "Our father was...
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Carmel Terrace Assisted Living celebrates 30 years of caring
Since it opened in 1995, Carmel Terrace has been a trusted provider of exceptional assisted living services on the beautiful Framingham campus, upholding...
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The changing face of home health care: Trends bringing compassion and innovation together
For many families, the decision to bring health care into the home is deeply personal. It's about trust, compassion, and ensuring loved ones can live...
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Sister Pauline's 'Ageless Dream' comes true at Fenway Park
BOSTON -- On Wednesday, Sept. 18, Sister Pauline of the Sisters of St. Anne experienced a long-awaited return to Fenway Park, fulfilling a dream she wasn't...
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The ties that bind: Community Conversations with Paul Ross, a resident of Youville Place
What were your childhood aspirations? What has mattered most to you in your career? What role has your heritage or family background played in your life?...
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Archbishop Henning celebrates Mass at Marlborough Senior Community
Residents at New Horizons at Marlborough enjoyed a special occasion on Thursday, Oct. 2, when Archbishop Richard G. Henning, STD, visited the senior living...
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