Comments on: Celebrating the Chrism Mass with my brother priests http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests Cardinal Seán shares his reflections & experiences. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 05:52:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Sonia - busco acordes cristianos! http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-143527 Sonia - busco acordes cristianos! Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:08:59 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-143527 Sonia – busco acordes cristianos!…

Hoy encontre muchos sitios donde se habla de lo mismo, sobre todo de “cristianos”, pero me parece que este le ha acertado en todo! Muy buen post!…

]]> By: Caroline J.M.S. http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-134726 Caroline J.M.S. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:06:55 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-134726 I hope that you too are having a blessed Holy Week. I think that the renovations of St.John’s are very beautiful. The information on the new CT scan was very iteresting; it is amazing how quick it is. I can’t wiat until next week’s blog.
-Caroline

p.s. The students at St.Paul’s would love if you could visit sometime.

]]> By: Emily :) http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-134420 Emily :) Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:57:36 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-134420 Dear Cardinal Sean,

This is another fantastic blog! I am very impressed with St.Elizabeth’s medical center and all of their wonderful new machines! It is great taht they are advancing in medicine to help other people! I also thought that the prayer in Spanish was great, also

Thanks so much for this awesome blog

Emily

]]> By: Johnny http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-134407 Johnny Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:12:26 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-134407 My name is Johnny and I attend St. Paul School in Hingham, Massachusetts. I read your blog every week and I thought that this week’s blog was wonderful. The part that I enjoyed most about this week’s blog was the part about St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center. The pictures made it look to me like it was a great place and an up-to-date faciluty. Thanks for posting such a great blog and I hope to hear again from you next week.

]]> By: Megan Daley http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-134202 Megan Daley Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:16:12 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-134202 Dear Cardinal Sean,
Another wonderful blog! I watched the homily you did that aired on TV and it was truly touching. Those priests you spoke to and anyone who viewed you homily on Catholic TV must be so touched and awed as I was.

Thanks again for a great blog and make sure to visit St. Paul School in Hingham MA next time you are near the South Shore.

-Megan C. Daley

]]> By: Alexis http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-131629 Alexis Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:19:32 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-131629 Dear Cardinal Sean,

I hope you had a wonderful Easter! The Church I went to on Easter Sunday was beautiful.

I think that St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center is fantastic. I am impressed with all the new machines.

I read the anonymous Spanish poem and I thought it was very holy and well done.

I am looking forward to your visit to St. Paul’s!

From,
Alexis Ahern

]]> By: Rose Marie Benoit http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-131375 Rose Marie Benoit Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:46:33 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-131375 Precious Cardinal Sean,
Thank You for all that you are doing, in the Name of Jesus, and for God’s people. we appreciate your ministry, your blog and newsletter, too. Happy Easter!
Love Through the Hearts of Jesus and Mary,
Rose Marie Benoit
Fall River Diocese

]]> By: Vincent Sherlock http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-131128 Vincent Sherlock Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:57:22 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-131128 Cardinal Seán,

Having celebrated Holy Week in the West of Ireland (Diocese of Achonry) I was pleased to share some of what went on in Boston around those special days. I was so pleased to be able to hear your words at the Chrism Mass. Inspiring. Proud too to hear you speak of Patrick and the role of the Irish. I’m not sure we’re at the 10% of population stage but we’re still trying!!!

God Bless,

Vincent Sherlock

]]> By: Dante http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-131031 Dante Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:11:57 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-131031 Dear Cardinal Sean,
First and foremost, I wish you and all of your readers a happy and sacred Easter.

I wanted to take a few moments to vent so to speak on the Catholic universities bowing down to secular demands. There seems to be a lot in the media these days. (i.e. – controversy over Obama speaking at Notre Dame, and a professor at B.C. wanting the Crucifix removed from the classrooms)

It surely must be a honor for University of Nortre Dame and Georgetown to be chosen by the President to speak at.

When Georgetown was chosen for a major speech, and was asked to cover up the Crucifix (and actually did), a symbol yes, but a symbol of who we are as a Catholic people, that is too much. I lost a vast amount of respect for Georgetown.

I implore you to use your position and office to express concern to the institutions of higher learning that call themselves Catholic bowing to secularism. Why are these universities moving away from the Church. Is it more important to have the President come and speak at graduation or use the campus as a backdrop for a policy speech, or for these institutions to educate in the Catholic faith?

Thank you for the chance to vent.

For those unfamiliar – here is a link to the story on Georgetown.

http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=46667

Here is a link to BC’s issue:

http://www.cathnewsusa.com/article.aspx?aeid=11731

http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/2009_02_12_Boston_College_in_the_crosshairs:_Outrage_over_crucifixes_hung_in_classrooms/srvc=home&position=1
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/02/11/bostoncollege

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-130750 Elizabeth Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:57:12 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-130750 Dear Cardinal Sean,

Another wonderful blog, Cardinal. One part of this blog that I enjoyed reading about was St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center. It seemed like a very nice hospital for people who need special care to go to. I also enjoyed reading the prayer at the bottom of this page, also shown in Latin. It’s a very beautiful prayer. Thank you for your blog this week, Cardinal!

Elizabeth
A student at St. Paul School

]]> By: Miriam Sutherland http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-130672 Miriam Sutherland Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:26:22 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-130672 Love the blog – for a Cardinal to be this open and to use this technology to communicate to his people is fantastic.

I was surprised at the priest-centric message of the Chrism post and homily – were there no Deacons there? Were they permitted to renew their vows too or was that limited to priests only in your Archdiocese?

Often we use the word ‘priest’ when we mean ‘clergy’, was that the case here?

Congratulations on a wonderful website and blog.

]]> By: Michael J. Davis http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-130023 Michael J. Davis Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:27:04 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-130023 Cardinal Sean,
It is great to see the advancement of services at St. Elizabeths Hospital, a part of Caritas Christi. When will we hear the result of the assessment done by the National Catholic Bioethics Center on whether referring patients to abortion providers violates Church teachings? Seems that you posted this would be forthcoming quite some time ago. Surely they have offered some feedback by now. Could you perhaps share the result in next week’s blog post?

]]> By: Shannon http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-129929 Shannon Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:46:17 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-129929 Dear Cardinal Sean,
This week’s blog was very good! I was interested in your meeting with the new leadership of the Sisters of the Holy Union. I remember hearing about the Daughters of St. Paul at my parish. A new priest who helps at my school’s parish was in one of your pictures. I thought it was very touching what you told the priests-that now, more than ever, we have to be missionaries- even in our own back yard. I hope you visit soon!
Shannon M
St. Paul School,Hingham

]]> By: Hugh http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-129927 Hugh Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:34:39 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-129927 Hello I am an eight grade student from St. Paul School. I thought that St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center was very impressive. The equipment looked up-to-date and of the best quality. I find it astonishing that the new scanner in the emergency division only takes a few seconds to scan a brain or a heart.

]]> By: Colby http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-129909 Colby Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:47:28 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-129909 Dear Cardinal Sean,
Your blog was especially interesting this week! I loved the beautiful picture of the crucifiction. It takes a very talented artist to paint something as gorgeous as that. I also thought that the spanish prayer was very well-written. I hope you had an enjoyable Easter!!!
God Bless,
Colby

]]> By: Gabriella ( a student from St. Paul School) http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-129908 Gabriella ( a student from St. Paul School) Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:34:42 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-129908 Dear Cardinal Sean,
This blog was very interesting. I enjoyed learning about the Eucharistic Congress. I believe that it was a wonderful way to celebrate God. I would have loved to be a part of the Eucharisic procession through the streets of the North End. I can’t wait until your next post. God Bless.

-Gabriella

]]> By: Dan Briner http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-129891 Dan Briner Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:50:13 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-129891 Cardinal Sean,

I enjoy your blog and have watched your good works bloom and grow. May God bless your labors. Best regards from an old friend.

Dan Briner

]]> By: Gabrielle http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-129568 Gabrielle Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:16:14 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-129568 Dear Cardinal Sean,

Happy Easter!

I think that the ARISE program is great. The Spanish poem by an anonymous person is very well done.

I hope that you can come and visit St Paul’s school soon!

Sincerely,
Gabrielle
7 Grade
Hingham MA

]]> By: Lindsey http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-129554 Lindsey Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:01:07 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-129554 Dear Cardinal Sean,

I noticed that one of the priests that you met at St. John’s in Quincy is a priest at our church! What a small world. the new emergency room looks extremly equiped with new techonolgy. The monstrance at St. Stephen’s looks so pretty! I think that it’s cool how each Church has it’s own monstrance. That little girl who changed her mind about her donation sounds so cute! I enjoyed reading your blog this week!
Happy Easter,
Lindsey
7th grade at St. Paul’s school

]]> By: Mariah http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-129541 Mariah Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:17:23 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-129541 Dear Cardinal Sean,

As you said in your homily, it is important that we become and are missionaries. We need to share God’s word with others. As Catholics, we must not only preach the Lord’s word, we must live it as well. I think that you’re blog is a great way of proclaiming God’s overall message to others.

Sincerely,
Mariah Ward
7th grade student at St. Paul School in Hingham, MA

p.s. We would love to have you come and celebrate Mass with us sometime!

]]> By: Myriam Frias-Dox http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-129539 Myriam Frias-Dox Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:04:14 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-129539 ZALIG PASEN! FELICES PASCUAS!

Que las bendiciones de Jesús le acompañen cada día y que la presencia del Amor de Dios le sostenga en todo momento. Gracias por su homilía a los sacerdotes de Boston realmente es aplicable para todos los cristianos en el mundo entero. Es muy edificante su labor con los feligreses de Boston.
Paz y bien!

]]> By: christine http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-129501 christine Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:54:42 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-129501 Cardinal Sean,
Thank you for yet another beautiful blog. I was happy to see that when you went to St. John’s in Quincy,
you met with a priest who currently says Mass at my school, Father Chris. Also, I was pleased to see that so many cultures are involved in the Catholic Church, I know God would want everyone to worship together as children of God. You are welcome to come visit my school at any time.
GBY ~Christine
(A student from St. Paul School)

]]> By: Jenna http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-129186 Jenna Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:19:33 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-129186 Dear Cardinal Sean,

Your blog this week was very interesting. I think it is great how St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center is very modern and has state of the art technology. I think that when people go to hospitals they deserve to get the best possible treatment and sometimes they don’t get that. I think if all the hospitals put in new machines people would have a better chance at living. I also liked the picture of The Last Supper. I think seeing pictures of Jesus and His followers help us to realize what He went through for all of us and I think it reminds people to try to sin less and be a better person.

Happy Easter!

Sincerely,
Jenna Gibbons
St. Paul School Hingham MA

]]> By: Kate http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-129156 Kate Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:44:37 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-129156 Cardinal Sean,

It looks as if you have had a very busy week!

That is wonderful that the priests had so many great ideas for The Year of the Priest. I’m sure we’ll hear much more about it in the future.

The new hospital looks great – it is so important to have updated medical technology so that doctors can do the absolute best of their ability to cure and heal others.

That was such a beautiful and meaningful poem! I don’t fully understand it, but the impression that I get is that the man loves Jesus because of His great sacrifice, not because of a longing for heaven or a hatred of the devil. Whatever it may truly mean, it was very moving.

Thanks for another great blog! I hope you can come to visit our school soon!

-Kate K
7th Grade
St. Paul School
Hingham, MA

]]> By: Celene http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-129139 Celene Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:25:15 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-129139 Dear Cardinal Sean,

It is very inspiring to read about the many churches you visited during Holy Week. At my school, we reenacted the Stations of the Cross. I think the renovations of St. John’s Church are also very beautiful because the carving of the Last Supper on the altar reminds us about how we are celebrating Jesus and remembering the dinner he had the day before he died.

I was also very happy to read that you blessed the St. Elizabeth’s Emergency Room because the new renovations that you wrote about, such as the CT Scan and new machines are very important for the saving of people who are very ill.

Happy Easter!

Sincerely,

Celene, a 7th Grade Student at St. Paul School, Hingham

P.S. We are patiently awaiting your visit to our school.

]]> By: Katie Fallon http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-129116 Katie Fallon Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:10:28 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-129116 Hello Cardinal Sean, I love reading your blog each week! It is great to learn about what is going on in the other parishes and groups and it is wonderful to see all of the photos. Have a wonderful Easter!

]]> By: Charles Dufour http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-129106 Charles Dufour Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:38:05 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-129106 Dear Cardinal Sean,

What a wonderful Easter message!

May God shower His choicest blessings on you and the

archdiocese of Boston.

Hav a blessed and joyous Easter celebration.

Sincerely in Christ,

Most Rev.Charles H. Dufour

Bishop of Montego Bay

]]> By: Letha C. Chamberlain http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-129043 Letha C. Chamberlain Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:59:07 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-129043 I stayed to listen up to your homily for the Chrism Mass on video after the Passion liturgy at my home Church of St. James Cathedral in Seattle, WA on this Good Friday. The Valesquez painting and the Spanish poem were such a wonderful way to end this evening before bed. I thought about my tears tonight–and realized they were and are a mixture of sorrow–for the decision of humankind to alienate themselves from the LOVE of their life… and profound joy–for the manifestation of God’s ultimate gift to us. No ascetical practice can be right unless it is done with the resulting joy (here there is no reference to pathology). As Jesus said, “when you fast, groom your hair… etc.” or similar words… for God wants us to not only look good, but be in a joyful place when we worship Him! (This is NOT to say we can’t take ALL of our troubles to Him! Here I’m speaking in terms of goals.)

]]> By: Raymond J. Mitchell http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-128792 Raymond J. Mitchell Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:22:39 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-128792 Your Eminence, As one who lives in the Diocese of Manchester, but who grew up in the Archdiocese of Boston and still follows the path of my faith there (St. Michael’s, No. Andover), I join my brothers and sisters in thanking you for your grace-filled and loving leadership of the Church of Boston. Your posting on the Chrism Mass was an inspiring piece to read. Thank you for maintaining your blogspot. Happy Easter! Peace!

]]> By: Kelly Callahan http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-128773 Kelly Callahan Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:31:08 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-128773 Dear Cardinal Sean,
I enjoyed your blog this week. My favorite part was the video. You spoke so beautifully and powerfully during your homily. I hope that you enjoy your Easter because it is such a wonderful event to celebrate! Thank you for posting your blog.
~Kelly

]]> By: SteveP http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/comment-page-1/#comment-128758 SteveP Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:14:29 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2009/04/09/celebrating-the-chrism-mass-with-my-brother-priests/#comment-128758 Cardinal Sean,

I love reading about all the wonderful work that is being done in the Archdiocese. Your blog is truly a great gift.

Steve

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