From the Eternal City
As I write this column, I am on the plane returning home to Boston from Rome and the funeral of Pope Francis. By the time this column reaches you, we will be nearing the end of the nine days of mourning ...
'A powerful legacy and witness'
(Following is a transcript of the homily delivered by Archbishop Richard G. Henning at a special memorial Mass for Pope Francis celebrated April 23, 2025 at St. Theresa of Avila Church in West Roxbury.) So, ...
Divine Mercy Sunday
In the New Testament, "koinonia," or communion, is a matter of shared life: our link to God in Christ, our link to the Lord Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit, our union with one another in Christ. ...
Behold the Man
Chances are, we would have mocked Him. I am sure that we would prefer to believe that we would have seen through the lies, looked deeper than the appearances, and believed in Jesus. Maybe we imagine ...
Forgive us
When reading the Bible, it does not take much insight to recognize that there is something within us all, something very selfish and dark -- something that has the potential to destroy us, morally and ...
Faith is a verb
During this Lenten season, we practice self-denial, intensify our commitment to prayer, and seek spiritual opportunities such as missions or retreats. We confess our sins and engage in works of charity. ...
