On Palm Sunday, Egyptian Coptic Christians were the victims of violent ISIS attacks just weeks before…
Author: Peter Klapes
Cornerstone: All Souls’ Day
In the Catholic Church—as well as the Eastern Orthodox and Anglican churches—All Souls’ Day commemorates the…
Cornerstone: Easter in the Western and Eastern Churches
Although I am Greek Orthodox, I often find myself attending Catholic Mass. Whether it be through…
Cornerstone: Lent
This year, for Catholics and many Protestant sects, Lent began on February 10- Ash Wednesday. Great…
Cornerstone: Epiphany
Derived from the Greek ἐπιφάνεια, meaning “manifestation” or “revelation,” Epiphany is celebrated in the Catholic and…
Joseph, the Foster Father of Christ
Most of what is known of Joseph, the foster father of Christ, emanates from the Gospels…
Boston College History: Gasson
A critical year for Boston College, 1907 marked not only the installation of 48-year-old Thomas I.…
Nestorianism
With its origins in the 5th century, Nestorianism- also known as the Nestorian Heresy- is a…
Saint of the Issue: Pope Saint Gregory the Great
Pope Saint Gregory the Great, son of Gordiunus, a wealthy Roman Senator, was born around approximately…