Comments on: Inner-City Scholarship Fund dinner

By: Pamela Chapin

Pamela Chapin — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:21:03 +0000

Good Afternoon,
I am writing because I do not understand why you would close St Thomas Moore Chapel and The Propogation of the Faith Store on Franklin Street in Downtown Boston.
I have workd downtown for many years and I am always making purchases and visiting the chapel. i am going to be lost without this truly spiritual and inspirational place to go when i need a little boost of faith. I know you do not care about me or me needs or the needs of the faithful who work downtown, but I felt I needed to say something. I live nowhere near braintree and have little desire to travel there. I leave now and say I know I have to pray for you and the selfish deed you are doing.
sincerely,
Pamela

By: Joan

Joan — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:54:10 +0000

Your Emminence,
This is all very good, and I pray for you regularly, and am grateful for you.
But I cannot find even a mention of Holy Week in the whole website, or the cathedral’s, except that on Holy Monday you will speak about St Patrick!! We are having Holy Week this year, aren’t we? Please ask someone to tell me if there are services at the cathedral. I was hoping perhaps you might perside.
Joan

By: Bob Panek

Bob Panek — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:33:38 +0000

Cardinal Sean – thank you for your support of Communion and Liberation. I must commend you for being so active in supporting the many good things that are going on in the Archdiocese. This web blog is great, so many more people like me get the benefit of your activity in the Archdiocese. I am not a C&L member but I have benefited greatly from what I have read about their approach to being Catholic, the importance of the personal encounter with Christ, it’s been an important element of growth for my own faith and also helpful in my parish youth ministry.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:18:57 +0000

I thought it was interesting when the Cardinal was writing about the funeral mass of Father Luigi Giussani. I read the homily to the massand it was very nice. I thought it was great that the Cardinal mentioned him in his blog. I thought his phrase is exactly how people should be.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:18:09 +0000

I enjoyed reading Cardinal Sean’s blog yesterday. There were many interesting facts in his blog. The fact that grasped my attention the most was the one about the Sisters of Notre Dame. We have one of the schools in Hingham, Massachusetts and I know many people including my grandma, Joan, who have gone to Notre Dame Academy, you think of an excellent education including religious studies. Some day I hope to go to Notre Dame Academy and add to my religious education that I have received at St. Paul School in Hingham, Massachusetts.

By: Caroline Sull.

Caroline Sull. — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:15:44 +0000

The part that I liked most on Cardinal Seans blog was when it showed him visiting St. Agnes School in Arlington. It was interesting to see how other schools conect at Mass. Quoting Cardinal Sean he said that “the musical performance was inspiring”. I wish we had a choir at school, so that we could all praise God in a singing way.
I also liked the video of him preaching at Mass. I liked it because it gave me a visual perspective on the Mass.
Caroline Sull.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:14:27 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
I thought this week’s blog was truly inspiring. The part I enjoyed most was the part about when you visited St. Agnes School in Arlington, Massachusetts. All the pictures and small blurbs told me a ton about what happens at the school. It also interested me because seeing that you went to St. Agnes gives me faith that you will come to visit us at St. Paul’s. I thoroughly enjoyed this week’s blog!

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:14:04 +0000

Hi,I am a 7th grader at St.Paul school. I liked Cardinal Sean’s blog about visiting the schoool because it shows that even though he is probably very busy, he takes time to inspire young chyildren to explore their faith. Also when I read about how there was not enough room in the church and how they had to do two masses instead. So many people came to celebrate Christ!

By: Susie

Susie — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:13:48 +0000

Hi, this is Susie from Saint Paul School Hingham! As I read your blog this weel I thought it was really great that the local community holds a mass near the date of the death of Father Giussani. Also reading one of Father Giussani’s homlies was a great thing to do to rememeber him! The way you described him in your blog, he seems like he was a very religious and inspirational man! I read his homily and it was exellent! thank you for taking the ttime to post your blog!

By: Cristian

Cristian — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:13:01 +0000

Hi, I’m Christian Leahy for St. Paul school in hingham. What I liked the most about your new blog was how you mentioned the Sisters of Notre Dame and how they spread the word of God out to others. Then you mentioned the Grey Nuns who help the sick and the poor. When you put all of this hard work togeather you get a better world for all. God Bless!

By: Hugh

Hugh — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:12:40 +0000

Hello, my name is Hugh, and I attend St. Paul’s school. It seams to me that Cardinal Sean had a very busy week. Out of all of the things he did I thought him attending “The Inner – City Scholarship Fund Dinner ” was the most special. I think that dinner is a great way to help children who can’t afford proper educations. I was shocked, but happy, that Major Menino was able to show up to the dinner. I’m very glad to see that even adult, who have finished school, are still willing to help others who haven’t.

By: Clara

Clara — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:11:42 +0000

In Cardinal Sean’s new blog, there were pictures of St. Agnes’ grade school and high school. The pictures were very beautiful. The children were singing and participating in the mass. From the expressions on both the children’s faces and Cardinal Sean’s face, it seemed they were all having a good time. I think this shows that there is hope of Cardinal Sean coming to visit our school. I believe it would be a pleasant experience for all!!
-Student for St. Paul’s

By: Christine C.

Christine C. — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:10:42 +0000

In Cardinal Sean’s blog, I was especially fond of the video of him saying a homily. He talks about how you should not look at people’s physical appearance, but their hearts. I think that is extremely true, particularly in today’s society. In this age, everyone is focused on how they look, and how others look. Many people judge other people by the way they look, even if they don’t know them. If everyone grows in faith, then we will learn to see others for who they are, and not what they look like.
-Student of St. Paul School

By: Megan

Megan — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:46:11 +0000

Dera Cardinal Sean,
I think that its great that you find the time(seeing you are very busy), to visit Catholic schools and attend dinners. You meet every kind of person and I realize that each person has a special talent or gift. You are very well known and are probably asked to do many other things, but instead, you go to spread the Catholic faith to everyone who comes in your way. You are one, we at St. Paul School in Hingham, should use as a role model because of your knowledge about Christianity and Jesus Christ. You can obviously tell that you are a true follower of Christ!
– Megan ☺

By: Jody

Jody — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:45:30 +0000

My favorite part of the latest addition of cardinal Sean’s was reading about the different Catholic children at the annual dinner. I liked this the most because more young kids are getting involved as being Catholics. I also enjoyed when the St. Mark children sang and played the violin and tin whistle. Though my favorite part was when Jennifer Etienne, spoke about how thankful she is about the helped she received at a Catholic School. I’m glad to see that more and more young Catholics are getting involved.

By: Christopher

Christopher — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:44:31 +0000

Hello, I am a student from Saint Paul School in Hingham. I believe that it is wonderful that the Catholic School Foundation raises $7,000,000.00 that helps younger children to get into Catholic Schools. It is very generous and thoughtful to help those people who are less fortunate than others of us. I also believe that it is interestingthat in one of the pictures, the children were playing Irish Whistles called “Feadogs” instead of playing the recorder. In almost every Catholic School I know of, the children would play the recorder, but this is a suprisingly nice twist on normal activities. Saint Mark’s looks like a very beautiful place, and it looks like you had a very nice time there. It is also interesting to have the chilren direct the adults to the place to eat. I would assume that they would use adults to do that because they are more trustworthy.

By: Gabriella

Gabriella — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:43:26 +0000

In this week’s blog I was extremely delighted to read adout the annual dinner for the Inner-City Scholarship Fund. I think raising scholarships to help children go to our Catholic schools is a great cause. The part I like most about this great act of kindness is how people are willing to give their money so children can gain a better understanding of and a close relationship with God. It makes me glad to know that low income children can get a religious education just as I get at St. Paul School. I encourage this tradition to continue to help children and to do well each year.

By: Curtis

Curtis — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:43:06 +0000

My name is Curtis and I attend St.Paul School. I found all of Cardinal Sean’s activities ending in a good cause. I appreciated the Sisters of Notre Dame the most. The different groups that they have found are so needed and helpful: The Care for the Sick and Inner – City Scholarship Found Dinner. They raised over seven million dollars. I think everyone can benefit from a great Catholic education. Unfortunately some people cannot afford it and they never know what they are missing. I am glad that those inner – city kids are getting the chance they deserve.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:42:51 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
I personally believe that out of all your blogs this was my favorite because this blog truly insprired me, and made me appreciate going to a Catholic School. To know that people that are younger than us or even our age are getting the privilege to attend a Catholic Scool is very uplifting! I know that if I were one of those fortunate students, I would be rejoicing inside! I was shocked to see that the Catholic Schools Foundation had raised over 7 MILLION DOLLARS!!! It is also very nice to see the children of St. Mark School had the courage to get up infront of more than 800 people and sing. If that were me I would be very jumpy and nervous. Again I thank you for taking time and posting your weekly blog. I can’t wait for your next post!

~Caroline S.~ a student of Saint Paul School in Hingham MA

By: Marissa

Marissa — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:42:09 +0000

I think it is terrific that Cardinal Sean had the chance to visit St. Agnes Parish of Arlington for the launch of the 2008 Catholic appeal. It is wonderful that the appeal office asked him to tape a homily, which was shown at the masses all through the Archdiocese. It is great that he had the chance to present the homily in person, and how it was reflecting the works of the Church to our Lenten call for sacrifice, conversion, and generosity. Once again, reporting from St. Paul School, Hingham, Massachusetts

By: Caroline K

Caroline K — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:41:29 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
This blog post is the best you have ever done. It is great to see students from other Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Boston. I was intrigued by the pictures of the children from St. Mark School in Dorchester. They must have done a beautiful job singing, as well as playing the violin and the tin whistle. Thank you again for your wonderful blog. We are all tremendously inspired by what you do, here at St. Paul School in Hingham. God Bless You (GBY)
Sincerely,
Caroline Kenneally

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:41:01 +0000

I think that Cardinal Sean’s help with the Catholic School Foundation Inner City Scholarship is very inspiring. In school we talk about how important it is to get a good education close to Christ. But what about the parents that can’t send their children to a Catholic School? Cardinal Sean made sure he thanked everyone who worked to help the children, and the children from St. Mark School in Dorchester. I was touched when he mentioned that there was a presentation from a student at Cambridge Catholic High School, Jennifer Etienne. Jennifer is an immigrant from Haiti and talked about the help she received through the Catholic School Foundation. I never realized that the Catholic School Foundation was such an outreaching program! I commmend Ms. Etienne, the children from St. Mark’s, and everyone who helped make the program what it is today!

By: Hannah

Hannah — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:40:17 +0000

I enjoyed reading about the luncheon with the Sisters of Notre Dame and the Grey Nuns. While I was reading, I noticed that I had heard about some of the things in this blog, such as Saint Julie Billiart. I also thought it was nice that the Grey Nuns care for the sick. The way some people are treated because they have a disease, or are considered “outcasts” is horrible. They deserve the best possible and from what I read, are most certainly in good hands. At St. Paul School Hingham, MA we are collecting money for the people in need, as part of the Lenten Campaign. Everyone needs to help the needy people, for it not only helps everyone but it also brings you closer to God.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:39:47 +0000

Cardinal Sean,

This blog is so amazing! Just seeing pictures of students on the blog, students just like us, was so nice. Plus, I was amazed at how the children sang and played instruments at the dinner party! It was great! I was also impressed by the high school girl who went up to speak the catholic schools. I really enjoyed this blog. I can’t wait for the newest blog for next week!

By: ~Colby~

~Colby~ — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:39:20 +0000

I think that it is just excellent that The Catholic School Foundation sponsors an annual dinner for the Inner-City Scholarship fund. It’s amazing to read that it raises over 7 million dollars each year to send less fortunate children to Catholic schools. This makes me realize how hard my parents work to ensure me a great Catholic Education at St. Paul School in Hingham. The blog also states that they had some pretty important people attend the dinner such as Mayor Menino, Peggy Noonan, and Mary Richardson. I am looking forward to reading next weeks blog.

By: Benjamin

Benjamin — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:38:57 +0000

I find it interesting that Pope Benedict XVI (or Cardinal Ratzinger) preached at the funeral of a priest from our diocese. How long before Pope Benedict’s ordination did that take place? You also have a picture of Monsignor Giussani being blessed by Pope John Paul II. Where did that happen?

By the way, this April I am going to Pope Benedict at Yankee Stadium.

By: Christian

Christian — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:41:33 +0000

Thank you for you blog May God fill you with his Joy this day. God Bless you abundantly

By: James Boyle

James Boyle — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:14:24 +0000

I heard a talk by Father Mitch Pacwa, from “EWTN’ It was about abortion. In particular The Democratic contenders for the presidental Office. Fathermitch Pacwa said it like it should be said. Any Catholic that votes for a politician,that is for abortion, is in jepordy, of commiting a mortal sin. I believe if you want your parishiners, to believe in what you preach, put some teeth in it, all our priest, including our Bishops, dont want to offend any one. We are loosing catholics, because we do not think you believe in what you are saying. You want to be heros of the church, speak with athority, let us know that we can be excommunicated, and let the Catholic politicians know that they will publically excommunicated. Speak the real truth and you will see a lot of the lost catholics, comming back. I believe you have it in you
Cardinal, to lay the wood to thoes, that don’t speak up against Abortion, with penilaty for advocating. remember thoes that say nothing are just as guility as thoes that are speaking for it. let’s hear some noise Father jim Boyle

By: Lisa Burke

Lisa Burke — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 14:45:05 +0000

Good day, Cardinal Sean!

My visits to your website, even when there’s less than happy news, is always inspiring. Your weekly posts are a beautiful testament to the faith of Boston Catholics and the regenerative, life-giving Spirit of God that at work throughout your archdiocese.

You serve as an inspiration for all us beyond Boston.

We are all grateful!

By: Stargazer

Stargazer — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:16:24 +0000

This is a very beautiful blog, beautiful in many ways. God bless you, Your Eminence.

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:33:23 +0000

The photos of the students are proof of the need for religious based education. The students are beautiful! Thank you for sharing your evening and special thanks to the Peter Lynch family who has given so much to those in need.

God Bless,
Mary