Many of us have spent the last forty days in the midst of a perpetual struggle:…
Tag: Lent
Cornerstone: Lent
This year, for Catholics and many Protestant sects, Lent began on February 10- Ash Wednesday. Great…
Pope Francis Sends Out Missionaries of Mercy
On February 10, Pope Francis sent out 1,142 priests to serve as Missionaries of Mercy throughout…
Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl Program: Why You Should Care
As the annual Lenten season begins once more, Boston College students have seen the return of…
Fr. Boyle Speaks at BC for F.A.S.T. Week
On Wednesday, March 18, Boston College welcomed Father Gregory Boyle, S.J., founder of Homeboy Industries and…
Cornerstone: Stations of the Cross
Throughout these forty days of Lent, Catholics try to mimic Jesus’ sacrificial behavior through prayer, fasting,…
Cornerstone: Lent
This past week, the Church recognized the holy day of Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of…
Rising from the Ashes
Ash Wednesday is consistently the most attended Mass of the year, beating both Christmas and Easter. …
Catholicism 101: Ash Wednesday
A Catholic does not, in fact, have to go to Mass on Ash Wednesday. Nevertheless, churches…