Comments on: Awaiting Peter

By: Kimalee Emanuel

Kimalee Emanuel — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:28:15 +0000

Good Day Cardinal O’Malley:

As a 1991 graduate of Sts. Peter and Paul School of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, I am proud of you and the work that you are doing, as well as the Priests, Decons and the Churches here in the U.S. Virgin Islands. May God Continue to Bless and Guide You and us in the Faith.

By: Mary Louise Helwig-Rodriguez

Mary Louise Helwig-Rodriguez — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:14:23 +0000

Cardinal Sean,
I just read in the New York Times that you lobbied hard to get the Holy Father to meet with some of the victims of sexual abuse in the Church. Thank you! Perhaps the healing can now begin for all those affected.
I knew we could count on a Franciscan to bring about healing when you were appointed to the Boston Archdiocese.
I attend a Franciscan parish in New Jersey, ministered to by the friars minor. Unfortunately, our parish will soon be turned over to the diocese, as there are not enough friars to staff our entire province.
You have reminded me, in your courageous advocacy on behalf the abuse victims, all of the things that I am going to miss about our friars.

By: Rob Swanson

Rob Swanson — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:07:43 +0000

Nice blog.

Do you know John T. Noonan, Jr., for whom I clerked as a young lawyer? I know that he knew your predecessor, Cardinal Law.

Again, I happened upon this by chance, and wanted to compliment you on the layout and the idea. I think the parts where you speak in your own voice, rather than a more formal voice (the letter), are particularly effective at reaching people.

By: Joseph

Joseph — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:20:02 +0000

I am writing this response to last weeks posting, after becoming aware of the meeting between Pope Bendict XVI, yourself and a few of the abuse victims of our Crisis.

Thank you for arranging the meeting and helping in very real ways to heal our Church. It is a such a wonderful thing to hear about and truly moving to hear the words of the survivors after their meeting with the Holy Father. There are no words that I can offer towards it other than a deep and sincere thank you, for putting a face on our Hurt. You spend so much time in the Archdiocese as our Shepherd and are truly helping to heal the wounds and I am very pleased that you are making strides for the victims. And by victims I don’t just mean those who were directly abused, but also those of us, who were shaken to the bottom of our faith, that some men could so defile the sanctity of our Parishes.

These wounds will take time to heal, but with Jesus Christ as our Saviour and with Pope Benedict XVI and you as our Shepherds we will heal and be whole again.

Thank You.

By: Mary Alexander

Mary Alexander — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:16:06 +0000

I’m wondering if there will be any discussion of Phil Lawler’s book, The Faithful Departed about the decline of Catholicism in Boston by the Holy Father or Cardinal Sean?

By: Deacon Jim Fowkes

Deacon Jim Fowkes — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:04:04 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean, Thank you for continuing to respond to Christ’s call to rebuild His church. Your work to bring Pope Benedict together with members of the Body of Christ who have been abused by clergy; and the book of names provided to the Pope was from the living heart and hand of Jesus. Your leadership reflects the hope of healing that Jesus continues to offer to all. You will be in my prayers at the St. Fidelis alumni Mass and breakfast in Lawrenceville on April 24th. I’ll be in Pittsburgh for a visit
with familly. Peace and good from Doylestown, Pa , Deacon Jim

By: Mark Reimer

Mark Reimer — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:46:14 +0000

Cardinal Sean, just a quick note of thanks – I appreciate the job you’re doing, and I think your blog is a terrific idea. Thanks for keeping us informed. Be encouraged!

By: Myriam Dox-Frias

Myriam Dox-Frias — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:54:23 +0000

Querido Padre Sean:
Gracias por su “blog.” Las historias de sus visitas y las fotos nos muestran su vida en Boston. God bless you always! We remember as if it was yesterday all the preparations for the Pope’s visit back in 1979, those were the days….
I hope and pray that the faithful in the United States appreciate such a visit from our Holy Father, and that these days be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Always,

By: Cortez de Lobão

Cortez de Lobão — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:52:54 +0000

Querido Cardeal Sean
este Domingo festejámos o Bom Pastor e não pudemos deixar de dar redobradas graças a Deus:

pelo Cardeal Sean porque tem sido incansável, porque tem seguido as pisadas de Jesus, porque tem calcoreado montes e vales à procura das ovelhas tresmalhadas, porque tem cuidado com carinho, verdade e segurança das
ovelhas do seu redil;

pelo Santo Padre que agora começa a sua primeira visita pastoral à nossa querida America.

Pode ter a certeza que pedimos a Deus pelo sucesso espiritual dessa tão grande benção que é receber o vigário de Cristo: possam os Americanos, Católicos e não só, deixar-se tocar pela inteligência e sabedoria de Bento XVI, acolher a Luz e a Paz que ele traz em nome de Deus. A nossa Igreja Católica é um manancial de graças, local
privilegiado do encontro com Deus, ‘our home away from home’: que a maravilha desta pertença comova todos e lhes faça apreciar com que ternura e abundância Jesus está na nossa vida!

Deus abençoe o Santo Padre, Deus o abençoe a si Cardeal Sean, Deus abençoe a América…

Com a nossa amizade e oração, daqui de Portugal, as suas ovelhas com nome de Lobão

P.S. Muitos parabéns à Diocese de Boston pelos seus 200 anos!

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:22:56 +0000

It is surely an exciting time for those of our faith in this country. Pope Benedict XVI is, of course, only the second pope in history to visit the U.S. I will be seeing his Yankee Stadium Mass on the 20th, the day after my birthday. By the way, this is an interesting fact; he was elected on my birthday and my name is Ben (Ben, Benidict, get it?). May His Holiness be safe as he travels our country.

By: jesus alfonso morales matheus

jesus alfonso morales matheus — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:40:29 +0000

what an honor receive Peter !!!!
i pray for this intention, for the success of this visit.
http://sapientietvita.blogspot.com/

By: Mary

Mary — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:45:43 +0000

Cardinal Sean, great blog, it’s a pleasure to read about your travels. Regarding Pope Benedict’s visit to the U.S., a blogger named Hugh McNichol has a wonderful suggestion:

“When Shepherd 1 touches down next week, Catholics all over the United States will joyfully welcome Benedict XVI our Church’s spiritual leader. To mark this momentous event I have a modest proposition to put forward: The simultaneous ringing of all Catholic Church bells across the entire country.”

Wouldn’t that be magnificent? What do you think? I hope you love the idea as much as I do, and thayt you’ll encourage all MA churches to ring the bells at 4 PM this Tuesday. Many thanks!

http://pewsitter.com/view_news_id_7761.php

By: Seán Ward

Seán Ward — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:28:11 +0000

I just wanted to thank Cardinal Seán for your continued support of CatholicTV and remind all readers you can see Pope Benedict XVI in America, live and on-demand via http://www.PopeinAmerica.com (an interactive page on our web site). Click on “schedule” to see the day’s coverage and “Watch Live” to see what is on CatholicTV. Jay Fadden, Kevin Nelson and Steve Sasso will provide our coverage live from Washington and New York. Father Reed will be at the CatholicTV News Center for live updates April 15-20. You can also watch on select cable systems in the Archdiocese including Comcast digital channel 268 (analog 56), Verizon FiOS channel 271, RCN digital channel 85 (analog 68).

By: milanta

milanta — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:58:34 +0000

I hope our Holy Father will make our faith stronger showing Jesuscrist and the Church as communion.

By: Rose Marie Benoit

Rose Marie Benoit — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:05:14 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
Thank You for your sharing your letter and especially for the Gospel reflections. They are spiritually inspiring and uplifting. As you already know, your intentions are always in my daily prayers when I lift up my heart to our God. Yes, we will pray for our Holy Father as he comes to share the message God has for us in the USA and for the world. Peace and Joy be to you as you continue in the path of life which God has ordained for you, Cardinal Sean.
Love, Through the Hearts of Jesus and Mary,
Rose Marie

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:05:08 +0000

Hi I am from St. Paul School in Hingham and your blog is fantastic. I really liked your letter you wrote. I cannot believe how much you travel, if I traveled that much I don’t know what I would do. You are really amazing because you travel so much and have a blog that you update every week.
Keep up the good work!

By: Sissy Willis

Sissy Willis — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:04:27 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean: Can you facilitate the ringing of the bells when Shepherd I touches down at Andrews Airforce Base on Tuesday at 4 p.m.? Here's what I have blogged about it: "For many long years they had never been heard"

By: Judy

Judy — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:56:43 +0000

Although we are in Canada, we have been praying for the success of the pope’s visit, and for his health and safety. We look forward very much to experiencing his fatherly care and hearing his remarks.

Thanks for your blog–I am always interested to read it.

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:09:39 +0000

Hello,
I was hoping you are coming down to DC for the Popes visit and maybe I can see you while you were down here? I was just informed that I received a ticket and I am so excited. I hope to meet you in person if you’re done here. Thanks again for all you do!
Peace, Caitlin