~Kate
St.Paul School
Hingham MA

Thank you for your blog! I am Antiochian Orthodox and I attend
St. Mary’s Orthodox Church in Cambridge. “Ostrov” is a very
moving and powerful film on faith and redemption. I have had
very interesting conversations with both Catholic and Orthodox
friends about the film. I hope you enjoy it and I encourage
everyone to see it. It would make a great film to view and discuss during the Lenten season.

Tengo dos semanas tratando de conseguir una o dos noticias que vengan de la Iglesia, sobre la Iglesia en Boston y sus alrededores, específicamente sobre las comunidades latinas, al revisar y llamar a las diferentes iglesias, sólamente me encuentro con anuncios de actividades, retiros y cosas así, y la mayoría de los medios, publican las cosas en Inglés.

Estas noticias las necesitaba para un noticiero en Radio María, que se va a transmitir este Sábado 21 de Febrero, desde Radio Maria New York, pero no encontré nada. Ahora mismo estoy tratando de traducir algo que encontré en The Pilot, pero no creo que lo termine.

Gracias por su trabajo.
Paz y Bien
Manlio

I know things your working on are hard today.
all see you, say the thing great work you are doing.

I’m looking for addvice but time is short, tho flok is on street and lost need Healing, Food, Cothing. And their love GOD.

I’m Many of GOD’s Soldiers come to GOD”S Childen are in need item’s. Pary pray pray Are God is Geart! we need help with
A Building, Repairs, Van, or truck, what ever god give.
Thank him only. Thank you for your time God Bless you.

Working with Fr Tom Dilorenzo, Like you in so many ways,
Make it happen. Love that talk! Dive on with God and Prays

I am so pleased to read that the Planning Office for Urban Affairs is “beginning work to help people facing foreclosures who may be at risk of losing their homes.”

Beyond those facing foreclosure, an estimated one in four households are “upside down” or “under water” on their mortgages; ie. the outstanding balance on their mortgage exceeds the current market value of their property. Their pain and fear can be traumatizing, too, and tragically sometimes is part of a downward spiral of loss: loss of health, loss of a job, loss of a marriage.

As the government mobilizes a financial safety net for those facing foreclosure, does it make sense for the interfaith community and helping professions to create psychological and spiritual safety nets with local communities and parishes? Has anyone in Greater Boston or Massachusetts already taken the lead on this? If not, how can one learn more about the range of responses that POUA is exploring and how real estate professionals, like me, and parishioners can get involved?

I am particularly interested in (1) developing a network of centering prayer groups so those experiencing financial (and potentially marital) instability can find spiritual support weekly, (2) using new media, like this blog, to extend spiritual safety net onlines, and (3) hosting an interfaith summit on the Feast of St. Joseph or use the same occasion to seed regional spiritual safety nets / centering prayer groups.

Please let us know how we can get involved in this important ministry.

I think that our Franciscan brother the Cardinal, has brought with him the message that Christ sent us through St. Francis. This example must be taken note of by all. Francis and Friar Sean are not the only ones called to rebuild the Church. They are called to set an example for all of us to join.

The Archdiocese of Boston is truly blessed. You have among you a son of Francis modeling the message from the cross at San Damiano. “Go and rebuild the Church.”

Every Catholic man and woman in the Archidocese is invited by Christ to this mission. I congratulate the Archdiocese for having the message delivered to you by one of Francis’ sons and I encourage you to embrace the message with a heart filled with joy and enthusiasm. “Go and rebuild the Church.” Become a light among the nations.

Fraternally,

Br. Jay, OSF

When I saw a crucifix, prior to my conversion, I was in awe of the faith and history surrounding this symbol. It was so revered by those whose worship involved the crucifix, and the humility and self-sacrifice that it represented, that I had to learn more. I became fascinated, indeed drawn, to learn about the Catholic faith. I had many friends who were of the faith, and I respected their commitment

People should not criticize and be intimidated by other’s display
of religion. Rather, they should become less ignorant and more aware of the meaning of it all. This kind of respect and tolerance is an important message that our Lord was, in his life and sacrifice, trying to convey to us all.

I read one of Robert Barron’s books last year. So, it was wonderful for me to see and hear him in the trailer. Thank you!

Thank you, also, Cardinal Sean for your always inspiring Blog. It is top-notch and a refreshing change of pace…for the good.

Keeping you in prayer. May God always bless you abundantly.