A Joseph by any other Name
Here we sit (or stand, lie, or whatever position you’re in when reading this), just two weeks shy of the mid-point of the Year...
Tension without Tension
The mother as a bridge between generations is as firm a sign of the Church as any that exists, for she is called to...
The Choice We Face
From the time I was a child, participating in the reading of the Passion account on Palm Sunday and Good Friday has always been...
Should we take whatever vaccine is offered?
On March 1, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker told residents in Mattapan that when it comes to the various COVID-19 vaccines, “These are all very...
Easters past — some forgotten, some remembered
More than 50 years after the fact, I can still tell folks who played what position for the 1967 Impossible Dream Boston Red Sox....
Saved in hope
While my son is not yet four years old, he has become a master negotiator (at least in his mind). When he wants something,...
The Last Farewell
"There’s a ship lies rigged and ready in the harbor, tomorrow for old England she sails;
“Far away from your land of sunshine to...
Embracing a Change in Plans
It’s said that time flies when one has a good time, and I’ve often found that to be the case. And conversely, it doesn’t...
Miracle of Peace
I have had a few intentions lately for prayers for healing and some of these prayers are for miracles. I have looked up specific...
Rising From the Dead
As they descend the mountain, Jesus tells the disciples that they may not speak of the Transfiguration until after the Son of Man has...
