Comments on: Christ is truly risen!

By: Caroline J.

Caroline J. — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:06:20 +0000

This week, the part of the blog I found most interesing was the part about The Boston Catholic Women’s and Men’s Conferences of 2008. I had never heard about this until I read the blog. I found it interesting. It would be something I would like to enjoy sometime. Once again I learned something new on Cardinal Seans blog.
Caroline St.Paul School

By: ~Colby

~Colby — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:22:15 +0000

I found this weeks blog especially interesting on the part about the Easter Triduum. I attended every mass except, unfortunately, the Easter vigil, which seemed to be very interesting. I wish all who are starting their lifelong journey in the Catholic faith, Good Luck!!! Please keep in your prayers, St. Pauls Schools’ secretary, Mrs. Cushing who has passed away.
Looking forward to the next blog.
God Bless!

By: Linda Cacpal

Linda Cacpal — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 05:18:37 +0000

Resurrexit from Aiea, HI … and much Aloha

Ours is a Capuchin Franciscan parish and we do love and appreciate our pastors. I just wanted to tell you that whenever I find a homily of yours posted, I share it with our pastor … “a word from a Capuchn.” I think he uses it as a meditation and he always finds it satiisfying.

Pace e bene ..

By: Dan Negrea

Dan Negrea — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:02:06 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
I want to congratulate you for your excellent memory: you still remember after 30 years the story I told you when I came to the Centro Catholico as a Romanian refugee. I would offer the following reflection to this story you incorporated in your Easter vigil sermon: People oppressed by the Communists kept their faith and after the fall of Communism the various churches reemerged stronger than ever.

A few data regarding this: in the Soviet Union the Communists killed thousands of priests and bishops, and closed thousands of churches. In 1940 there were only 500 active parishes. Today, less than 20 years after the fall of Communism, there are 16,000 parishes. A true Resurrection!

Coridally,

dan

By: Caroline

Caroline — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:48:20 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

This week’s blog really interested me. I still can’t picture in my head that people who are older than I can get baptized. Even when we have learned about it in Religion class. I think it is just me that when people say baptisim I think infant or baby. But now that I have read your blog and put it together with my religion book I can get a better grasp on the concept. Not only do your words help me visulize it but the pictures also help me too!

~Please keep Mrs. Mary Ann Cushing in your prayers she was our secretary at St. Paul School in Hingham. She passed away on Saturday March 29.~

Thank you and I look forward to your next blog!
——Caroline———-A student from Saint Paul School In Hingham——-

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:27:49 +0000

It is great that five new people were brought into our faith on Saturday. You are right when you write that the Easter Vigil is the highpoint of the liturgical year. So many important things to our faith happen on that day. New people are brought into the communion of saints, and the blessing of fire takes place as well as the blessing of the baptismal water. Of course, the most important thing of all happens the next day, when Jesus defeats death and opens the gates of heaven. You wrote that Easter is not a fairytale or a myth. You were certainly right. It is the center of our lives.

By: Curtis Spalt

Curtis Spalt — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:27:57 +0000

I thought the fact that Cardinal Sean brought Jewish students in to learn about the Irish Seder meal- corned beef and cabbage- was awesome. I think that our faiths are different; yet, we all believe in one God. I enjoy the fact that people with different faiths can realize that they do have something in common spiritually. I respect Cardinal Sean for continuously getting involved with younger people such as the students from BU and North Eastern. He has a way of getting all ages together to work in their community and their religion as spiritual young adults. He makes it seem interesting and fun. The way he chose to celebrate the Easter season was great. The fact that it is “good news”, Jesus’ resurrection and that he is present with us today and that he is our head and that we are his body is incredible. We all should try harder to live by his commandments.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:12:06 +0000

Cardinal Sean

What another terrific blog! I loved this blog. I really enjoyed reaing about the washing of the feet. It was very interesting, mostly becasue in school we have been learning about this time around Easter. I find it wonderful that the priest washes the feet of some of the people attending mass. This is a very nice blog once again, thank you for these blogs every week we really appreciate them Cardinal Sean!

Elizabeth
St. Paul School

By: Clara

Clara — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:00:52 +0000

Cardinal Sean’s new blog is a very informative one. It mentioned everything that happens during this Easter Time. At the bottom of the blog is something important. Masses on television give those who are not able to leave their home, or those who cannot get their transportation wise an opportunity to enjoy a mass. I have watched part of one once, and it is a nice thing to be able to see. You are able to connect with Christ in a different way. I hope masses that are viewed through television stay on for a long time!!!

-Clara
7th grader from St. Paul School,
Hingham Massachusetts

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:05:21 +0000

I think Cardinal Sean made a very good point when he said that many Catholics are focused on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, rather than on Holy Thursday.
I think people are focused on planning on what they are going to eat, or what they are going to wear on Easter Sunday. People should be thinking of how christ instituted the Eucharist.
That is what we celebrate about on Sunday! I think as Catholics, we should be more aware of Holy Thursday, and never forget it.
-Crc, A St. Paul Student

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:32:54 +0000

Hi I am from St.Paul School in Hingham and I think it is great that you have this blog. I think it is great that you take time to go to places like on Holy Thursday you went to St. Joseph Parish in Holbrook. I never knew that on Holy Thursday Jesus made the love your neighbor commandment. Keep up the good work with the blog because I have learned a lot.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:37:25 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
I attend St. Paul School in Hingham, Massachusetts. I thought this week’s blog was tremendous. The part I enjoyed most was the part about the Easter Vigil Mass, it sounded very interesting. I thought it was great how you recieved five new people into the Church. At my church in Scituate we recieved two new people. I also thought the pictures of the Easter Vigil Mass were great too, it taught me a lot about what happens during the mass. I enjoyed this weeks blog a ton and I hope that you keep writing them.

By: Susie

Susie — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:20:08 +0000

Hello, this is Susie from Saint Paul School Hingham.
In your blog this week I really liked that you wrote about what you did during Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. I really enjoyed seeing the ways that you celebrate those holy days. Thank you for taking the time to write this blog!

~Susie

By: Hannah

Hannah — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:17:42 +0000

The Easter Sunday Mass on TV is the idea that really caught my attention. I think it’s a great thing because it allows people to watch the mass from their house, since not everyone can make to the mass at their church. Some people are very sick, or don’t have a way to get to mass because they are hurt, but they can still enjoy the mass. They deserve to hear you speak about Jesus and everything he has done for us, on this extra special day for all Catholics. Everyone needs to have a convient way to watch and rejoice in Christ’s presence and enjoy the Mass. That is just what this allows every single person to do just that.

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:56:59 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
I go to St.Paul School in Hingham. We learn a lot about the sacraments here.What I like about your blog is how on the Easter Vigil people joined the church. It is so great to spread the good news and to welcome people into the church! This is really what God wanted us to do,we have to tell others the good news of Christ.

By: Gabriella

Gabriella — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:57:31 +0000

In this week’s blog I took an interest in reading about the section on the Easter Vigil service. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend this year, but I think it would have been a very interesting experience to watch new Catholics being baptized into our faith, and begin their mission in serving God. I also observed the brief section on how the Easter season doesn’t end with Lent and how we must continue to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. I noticed this because our pastor at St. Paul School had been recently stressing this point during our morning prayers. I can’t wait until the next blog and I hope to learn more from it!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:41:39 +0000

This was a very excellent blog. I enjoyed reading about many different events going on in the church. My favorite part was about the Men’s and Women’s Conferences at Boston College’s Conte Center. I found it interesting to read because I had never heard about it before. I can’t
believe that more than 3,000 people go to this event! The outcome for this program is unbelievable. I love how when people spread the word, good things happen such as more people being welcomed into the church. Also, we have experienced a very sad event at our school when our
beloved secretary Mary Ann Cushing passed away last Saturday. Please keep her and her family in your prayers

By: Christopher

Christopher — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:22:05 +0000

Hello, My name is Christopher and I am a Seventh Grade student at Saint Paul School in Hingham, Massachusetts.
I think that it is very interesting that you have two services, one in English and another one in Spanish. It was also very intersting that “Mirad el arbol de la cruz donde estuvo clavada la salvacion del mundo” means “Look at the tree of the cross, where the salvation of the world was nailed.” It was also interesting, that even on such a cold night, people of the same faith all worked together and sang traditional Spanish songs such as “Perdon Señor, perdon” and “Perdona a tu pueblo Señor.” This is a very interesting blog that is extremely interesting and should be spread throughout the world to tell others how the Catholic Faith works.

Sincerely,
Christopher

By: Caroline K.

Caroline K. — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:18:36 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
I am very interested in your blog this week. I loved all of the photographs, especially the one of the Channel 7 televised Mass. Although I did not watch the Mass, I am sure that it was fabulous. I will be sure to tune in next year. I hope that you had a good and holy Easter. Recently, our secretary at St. Paul School went home to God. Please offer your prayers for her and her family. Thank you very much for your blog this week. GBY!
Sincerely,
Caroline K.

By: Mike Nungesser

Mike Nungesser — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:07:29 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

I really like your blog. The teens in our youth group say that it makes a big difference that a Cardinal seems so accessible. We will pray for you and your intentions every day.

Mike Nungesser

By: Hugh

Hugh — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:44:07 +0000

Hello, my name is Hugh; I attend St.Paul’s school. I thought this week’s blog was great to read because it talked about what Cardinal Sean did, around Holy Week. I thought the idea of The Jesus Caritas Group” was very interesting. I was delighted to see Father Chris, who is one of the priests from my school’s parish. Can’t wait for next week’s blog, happy spring.

By: J. Richard Poulin

J. Richard Poulin — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:28:33 +0000

No comment on the liturgy. I would like to know what is being done for World Youth Day scheduled this summer, I believe, in Sydney, Australia.

By: Megan

Megan — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:54:48 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
I think it is really spectacular that you got to do the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. It must be fun to wash the parishoners’ feet. They must be so greatful that you came to thier church to do the mass. At St. Paul School in Hingham MA, we are learning about the Holy Triduum and Easter. It is very fascinating to learn about Jesus and his Resurection. Thank you for another outstanding blog!
I hope you had a Happy Easter!
~Megan~

By: John Riley,M.A.,M.Div.,

John Riley,M.A.,M.Div., — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:30:37 +0000

Cardinal Sean,
I enjoyed reading your Easter Homily !

Happy Easter !

John Riley,M.A.,M.Div.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:42:16 +0000

your eminence,
in response to your implementing of the “TAT” program in all Religious ED. classes, I would urge you to DISCOURAGE this program. As a devout Catholic, I, and others, find this program to be evil. We do not want our children at very young and tender ages to be taught about sexual abuse, causing very disturbing out comes. we find this program in and of itself to be such abuse.
I ask very humbly for the removal of this program. I have tried to contact you in more discreet ways than this, but i have not had an answer or response from anybody in the Archdiocese. I have found no other way to contact you than this, which I know is very public, but have come to the conclusion that there is no other way to receive a response from you.
Please find time to contact either I or Fr. Mullen of St. Brendan’s Parish, with whom i know you are familiar with, to discuss this issue.
Thank you and God bless,
Valerie

By: Matteo

Matteo — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:50:33 +0000

Happy Easter to you!
And congratulations for your blog.
Greetings from Italy!

By: Maria Teresa Frias

Maria Teresa Frias — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:21:11 +0000

Querido Padre Sean. Happy Easter and happy second anniversary of being our dear Cardinal in Christ’s Church! Priests like you are the Communion priests that our Lord needs in today’s World to gather us in His Life of grace and in His Temple. Even though most of us never have the chance to see you in person, you are truly Christ servant in our midst reaching Christ’s people beyond Boston, Massachusetts in that Communion of Saints that He wants us to belong in His Church. Through your Blog and through BCTV you are giving us Himself who is Risen and who has made you to be our Padre Sean, a truly Catholic Priest and a simple Friar who continue to feed Christ’s sheep with Christ Himself, giving us Christ in all of your homilies that are for us His true teaching of that abundant Life that He alone could give.

We love you very much Padre Sean and love all your people in Massachusetts. All of you are enriching our lives with what you are doing for the Lord and for the Church. We want you to know that we followed Holy Week with all of you thanks to Father Robert Reed and all his staff in BCTV. We love the words and the singing of the Deacon at the Holy Cross Cathedral of the Easter Proclamation……. “This is the night when Jesus Christ broke the chains of death and rose triumphant from the grave. What good would life have been to us, had Christ not come as our Redeemer?…….May the Morning Star which never sets find this flame still burning: Christ, that Morning Start, who came back from the dead, and shed his peaceful light on all mankind, your Son who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.”

By: mike wimbs

mike wimbs — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:45:40 +0000

Good Evening Your Eminenece. I find it so refreshing to read your post, which I do reguarly. Your Eminence, why do we consume the Eucharist on Good Friday?.

In closing be assured of my prayers and support for you and your family, the Bishops, Priests and your entire Archdiocese as we journey through this very Holy and Solemn Easter Season

Fraternally Yours in Christ

Micheal Wimbs
Guardian Angels Parish, Archdiocese of Toronto Canada

By: Joseph

Joseph — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:03:41 +0000

Reading the words of your Easter Vigil homily has truly touched me. I am so lucky to reside within an Archdiocese that brings together so many to the words of truth that is Jesus Christ. I wanted to add a personal thank you to Fr. Reed who spoke at Theology on Tap in Quincy this past Wednesday night and certainly helped show the true meaning of what it is to be a Catholic in Boston to the young adults who were able to make it. This Boston young adult Catholic is also looking forward to your celebrating Mass at the Boston Eucharistic Congress tomorrow March 29, 2008 at St. Stephens Church. You have truly been a blessing to this Archdiocese since you have come to lead us in our adorations of Christ and the Eucharist.