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March 6, 2026Faith

The Israelites' hearts were hardened by their hardships in the desert. Though they saw His mighty deeds, in their thirst they grumbled and put God to the test in today's First Reading -- a ...

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GrumblingArchbishop Richard G. Henning

It's a good thing that God does not treat us the way we treat one another. If we are honest, we human beings are not very patient or forgiving. The Scriptures make clear that the Lord is long-suffering, ...

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The Second Eucharistic PrayerFather Robert M. O'Grady

Last week, we saw how the Second Eucharistic Prayer in the Roman Missal started in one format and, by careful editing, ended in the most familiar of the four Eucharistic Prayers. This week, let's ...

Culture & Events

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen and Archdiocesan TelevisionSavannah Miller

Last month, the Vatican announced that they would continue pursuing the canonization of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Archbishop Sheen is remembered for pioneering the use of television to preach to Catholics ...

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The Catholic Appeal helps me feel part of something biggerKathleen Schortmann

For the past dozen years, I have served as the Appeal coordinator for St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Dedham. When I first offered to step up as the Appeal coordinator, I did so because I wanted ...

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Life is So Short: Why War?Maureen Crowley Heil

My Dad was a pacifist. His firm belief in the need for a diplomatic solution to disagreements of all kinds was rock solid. It grew out of his time spent on the front lines of the Korean Conflict, where ...

Culture & Events

Catholic Social Teaching: The Wisdom that Calls Us to ActionDeacon Timothy Donohue

The 17th Annual Social Justice Convocation begins at 8 a.m. on March 14 at Boston College High School. This annual tradition began in 2009 under the leadership of Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, Msgr. ...

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The Teacher Leader Academy: Invitation and engagementEileen McLaughlin

One point of reflection over the course of my time as superintendent of schools in the Archdiocese of Boston has been to ask myself, "How did I get here?" This reflection has brought me to realize the ...

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St. Joseph as a fatherLucia A. Silecchia

Not long ago, I was sorting through some of my Dad's old papers and I came across a candy wrapper and a Father's Day card tucked into an envelope that bore a March 2001 postmark from Rome. As ...