I find the Gospel reading for Gaudete Sunday to be particularly fascinating. If you follow along…
Month: December 2016
My Architect: A Son’s Journey
A son loses the father he never really knew and, years later, goes on a quest…
The Hope of the Epiphanies
As we prepare for finals over the next few weeks, there is a light down the…
Why Do We Care So Much About Black Friday?
For many, the idea of Black Friday brings a feeling of excitement. Sales, savings, door busters,…
Father Peter-Hans Kolvenbach Dies at Age 87
On November 26, just days before his 88th birthday, Father Peter-Hans Kolvenbach (pictured) passed away in…
Leahy Takes Action to Support Vulnerable Students
On Tuesday November 29, Boston College President Fr. William Leahy signed two statements in support of…
Greek Orthodox Church Destroyed in 9/11 Re-Opens
“The cross is the glory of the angels and the defeat of the demons,” chanted Archbishop…
The Simplicity of Taizé Prayer
Imagine walking into a church. Electric lights illuminate the altar, people are talking quietly, and the…
Advent: It’s Lit
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but…
Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming
The first time I heard the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe, I was sixteen years…