Comments on: A week of many events

By: Jewelry Wholesalers

Jewelry Wholesalers — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:08:07 +0000

It seems that you are a beloved man by the community, Congrats, and God Bless you!

By: Kevin Arjoon

Kevin Arjoon — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:27:22 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

I am a senior a BC High this year. I like how your blog shows how strong the influence of the church is on the community and continues to be. This blog helps to let people know that the church is helping the community and is showing proof electronically which is a great idea.

Kevin Arjoon

By: Morgan Giblin

Morgan Giblin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:49:07 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
I saw the statue of St Paul on the way back from a mass practice with my classmates. Its an amazing statue. The artists answered the questions we asked her and it looked like a complicated statue to make
Alex Giblin
St Paul’s School,Hingham,MA
Grade 7

By: Corey Enderlin

Corey Enderlin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:49:13 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

I am a senior at Boston College High School. I think your blog is great. It is a way to keep updated in all that is going on in the church around our area. Thank you for all the great work that you do.

Corey Enderlin

By: Dan Jean-Philippe

Dan Jean-Philippe — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:20:15 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean

My name is Daniel Jean-Philippe and I am a senior at Boston College High School. I find your work as a a way of the Catholic Church to keep up with the times and reach out to a new generation. I want to thank for you being so compassionate about your work and while I have not been able to see you at my school I hope that one day I can hopefully see you in action.

By: Ryan Miller

Ryan Miller — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:03:22 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
My name is Ryan Miller. I am a senior at Boston College High School and heard about your blog and the new virtual home for the Archdiocese of Boston. It is great that the Archdiocese is making good use out of this new technology in our world. I especially enjoyed seeing and reading about how you extend your reach to all over the Archdiocese. Many people are very enthusiastic about your efforts. Hopefully your blogs will extend the hope and faith in God to all.

By: Kevin Coulter

Kevin Coulter — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:32:41 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean, I am a freshman at Boston College High School, it is an all boys Jesuit school. I think it is great that you can do all these things in the catholic community. Keep up the good work!

By: Louise Falvey

Louise Falvey — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:53:45 +0000

Dear Cardinal Seàn,
I enjoyed this week’s blog very much. My favorite part was about the blessing of the statue of Saint Paul. One of the reasons is because it is at the school I am currently going to, Saint Paul School. The statue is very beautiful and is nice to have at the church. I hope that next week’s blog is as exciting as this week’s!

-Louise Falvey
Saint Paul School,
Hingham MA

By: Christopher M. Scutti

Christopher M. Scutti — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:06:19 +0000

Good afternoon Cardinal Sean,

My name is Christopher Scutti, and I am currently a Senior at Boston College High School. After reading the blog about your experiences, I want to personally say thank you for what you do, especially your work in fundraising events for local Boston-area Catholic High Schools. As a product of a Catholic Preparatory School in the city of Boston, I know firsthand how critical it is for underprivileged youth to receive an education. Your hard work in this arena is something that makes this possible. I am overwhelmingly appreciative for that. I am also very happy to see your ability to connect so intimately with the Boston Catholic community. This community outreach is something that is all-enduring and that will stand the test of time. Your initiation of action in this sector helps to set an example for others both engaged in the religious life and those committed to the laity. For all of this Cardinal I am grateful. Thank you on behalf of myself and the Senior class at Boston College High School.

By: Chris Littlehale

Chris Littlehale — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:58:13 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

I am a freshman at Boston College High School and I would like to thank you for all the things you do to benefit our Catholic Chruch and for keeping this blog. I am always inspired by your work and the by real model that you are for all Catholics. I have a question for you: Why do we have two months to honor Mary but not even one to honor Joseph? Thank you for this blog and your inspiration.

By: Alex jeremiah

Alex jeremiah — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:31:01 +0000

I’m a freshman at Boston College High School. I can tell you put a lot of thought and effort into making this blog, and i would like to thank you for your hard work. I enjoyed reading about some of the different things you do on a typical basis.

By: Aidan Hogan

Aidan Hogan — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:27:47 +0000

Thank you for mentioning St. Pauls. I was actually there and shook your hand at the revealing of the statue of St. Paul. As usual it was fun to hear about your trips.

Best wishes,
Aidan Hogan

By: Sally Stover

Sally Stover — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:29:57 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
I’m a seventh grader at Saint Paul School in Hingham and I read your blog every week. I wish I could have gone and seen you at the dedication to the statue of Saint Paul, I don’t know where I was but it seemed like I was missing out. However, when out class was leaving the churh one day to practice the readings for the mass we would be saying, we saw the woman who created the statue. It was really intersting to talk to her, I didn’t realize it took that much work and effort to make that statue! She said it took her about eight months, I would never be able to work on something for eight months! I hope you had a good time at our parish, I can’t wait to hear from you next week.

Sally Stover

By: Hugh Gorman

Hugh Gorman — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:32:59 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

That week was most exciting, the new statue looks beautiful.
My classmates and I met the sculptor as we were walking out of the church practicing for mass. It was amazing the amount of men who wanted to enter priesthood.
Hugh Gorman
Saint Paul School
Hingham, MA

By: Chris Hodge

Chris Hodge — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:20:29 +0000

Cardinal Seán,

My name is Chris Hodge, and I am a freshman at Boston College High School. I would like to thank you for the good work you do; I found a lot to be inspired from in this blog that you generously keep. I hope, in posting this, that you continue your good work a little bit happier, knowing that you have inspired one more person.

By: Dan Hurley

Dan Hurley — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:44:10 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

My name is Dan Hurley and I am a senior at Boston College High School. I just wanted to extend my gratitude for your blog. Your blog embraces the ever-changing modern technologies, and facilitates the intimacy of the church. I, as I am sure many others do, enjoy reading your blog and look with anticipation towards your future blogs. Thank you for fostering this relationship in the form of your blog.

By: amicizia

amicizia — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:30:22 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
first of all, the photos are great,congrats to the photographer. Keep up the good work !

By: Alex Bachman

Alex Bachman — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:16:26 +0000

Dear Cardinal Seán, I am a freshman at Boston College High School which is an all boy Jesuit Catholic College preparatory school. You seem to be a very busy man doing great things such as blessing the St. Jude’s parish in Norfolk, new Marian Shrine. It is nice that you even find time to share your experiences with us, week by week, and let us comment on them. Keep everyone updated.

By: Katie Irish

Katie Irish — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:21:29 +0000

Cardinal Sean,
What an amazing week! Your blog was especialy fun to read this week because my school’s parish was mentioned in it. It’s St. Paul’s in Hingham. We are all extreemly grateful that you graced us with your presence at the unveiling of the new Saint Paul statue. i wasn’t there, howevere, but the woman who created it, Susan Luery, talked to us 7th graders on how the statue was made. I thought it all was very intresting, but I was upset that I missed you at the unveiling. I also enjoyed reading on how different cultures’ taditions in the church. The Ge’ez hymns from the Ethiopian and Eritrean and the “smuging right” of the Native American tribe were both very interesting to read about. I also appretiated the videos of those events. It made me feel like I was there! Thank you and God bless you.
Katie Irish
Saint Paul School
Hingham,MA

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:44:46 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
I go to school and attend Mass at St. Paul’s and was at the dedication. It was very exciting to see you at our church, dedicating the statue of St. Paul. The statue is so well crafted and I love how you can see the pages of the book that St. Paul is holding. St. Ann Des-Pins looks reminds me of a church that Iwent to this summer in Indiana. The work behind the altar is unique, I have never seen anything like that before. I love how you see the cross in the design.
God Bless You,
Kathleen Ryan
Saint Paul School
Grade 7

By: Caroline

Caroline — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:48:11 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
Thank you for coming to our school to bless the statue of Saint Paul. I felt bad that I could not attend the ceremony because I fractured my ankle the day before. I can’t wait to see your next post!

Sincerly,
Caroline

By: shannon

shannon — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:48:11 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

Sorry about the extra post I clicked on leave a comment too early! Anyway, this weeks blog was very interesting. Thank you for the blessing of our statue of Saint Paul. That’s really amazing 700 people went to the church in Sudbury, and how 650 went to the dinner. You work really hard at all the Masses, good job. Thank you for this weeks blog.

- Shannon
Saint Pauls School
Grade 8

By: Mackenzie

Mackenzie — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:47:12 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
I am so glad to see that you finnaly got to visit Saint Paul’s! Unfortunately, I was unable to make it to the blessing that Moday. I hope you enjoyed being with our parish, and blessing the new statue of St. Paul. Thank you for visiting!

Sincerely,
Mackenzie Voke,
Saint Paul School, Hingham

By: Deirdre

Deirdre — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:45:46 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

It was so exciting seeing our school and church on your blog! I could not make it to the blessing but I wish I could have!
You had such a busy week of events and Masses I’m so glad you got to visit our school and bless our statue of Saint Paul.

-Deirdre
Saint Paul School
Hingham

By: Nikki

Nikki — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:45:00 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
Thank you for blessing of the statue of Saint Paul! I go to Saint Paul’s and was very excited when I heard that you were coming to our school. I was upset that I couldn not attend. The pictures of the statue were very pretty.

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:43:10 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

What a surprise it was to see a picture of my parish on your blog! Thank you very much for coming to bless the statue of Saint Paul. It was a honor to have you come to our school, even if I was unable to attend. I recognized some of the parishioners in the photographs, though!

The video of the “smudging rite” was very interesting to watch. It is always great to learn about different people and cultures.

Thank you for another wonderful blog! It’s nice to stay updated on current events in the Church.

Sincerely,
Kate, Grade 8
Saint Paul School
Hingham, MA

By: Mariah

Mariah — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:41:31 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

My classmates and I were thrilled to see that you posted the pictures from your visit to St. Pauls. The statue of St. Paul was gorgeous and something that we will always treasure having right outside our school building. I really hope that you will be able to come again soon and say a Mass for us!

Sincerely,
Mariah Ward
8th Grade Student at St. Paul school

By: Deanna

Deanna — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:41:12 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

It was such in honor for you to visit our school in hingham. The statue is beautiful and extremely detailed. My classmates and I were very excited when we heard you were coming to our school. I sadly could not attend, but the pictures were exquisite. I hope to see you at my school again and say mass at our church.

Sincerely,
Deanna
St. Paul School

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:39:55 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
It was so good to see you at Saint Paul last monday! The statue is beautiful and it was so nice of you to bless it! There was a big attendence to blessing! It was nice to see you in person after commenting on your blog for the past year or so. I hope we get the honor of seeing you again soon!
Sincerely,
Lindsey
Grade 8
Saint Paul School

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:39:06 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

The statue of St. Paul’s is beautiful! It was an honor to have you come to our school. I was there when you blessed it and I had the privilege of meeting you. Thank you so much for visiting our school and I hope that before the 8th Grade graduates, you will be able to celebrate a mass with us.

Thank You!

Gabrielle
8th Grade
St. Paul School Hingham, MA

By: Mikayla

Mikayla — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:31:55 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

Than You so much for visiting our school and blessing out St. Paul statue. We do faithfully read your blog, even though we are heading off to high school next year we will still coment. The statue looks beautiful! I can’t believe that you had 700 people in that Mass, If you came and did a mass at our school maybe we could get up o that many people.
Thank You,
Mikayla McGrath
St. Paul School
Hingham, Massachusetts

By: shannon

shannon — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:31:18 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

By: Joey Roddy

Joey Roddy — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:51:34 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean, I loved your blog from october, it was very interesting. My favorite part was the one about the statue because that is where i go to school. I hope you had a fun time in hingham and at St. paul church. I cannot wait for your next blog. I will also remember to keep you in my prayers.

-Joey Roddy

Saint Paul School

Grade 7

By: Erin Duffey

Erin Duffey — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:39:16 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
I found it very interesting that you went to my school St.Pauls in Hingham. The statue of St.Paul was so beautiful and deatailed. I also found the videos that you posted of the people playing hymns in Ge’ez very interesting. It was fascinating to see all the men that wanted to enter priesthood. Finally i think that it is great that we can hear about your week and that we are kept updated.

By: Emma Hofmann

Emma Hofmann — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:27:04 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean, thanks again for keeping us posted on all of these wonderful events! The mass you served at with all of the preist looked miraculous!!!! I am proud to say that St.Paul School is the school that I attend. Even though I could not attend the ceremony at which you unvailed the St.Paul statue, I bet it was amazing! Thank you once again for all of the blogs they are awesome to read.

Sincerely,

Emma Hofmann

By: Morgan Giblin

Morgan Giblin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:01:36 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
I think that the new statue of Saint Paul is beautiful. My classmates and I saw it on our way out from the church because we were practicing for the mass coming up. When you went to Sudbury, I cannot believe that there were 700 people at the mass. There are aren’t nearly half as much as that at the church I go to.
Thanks for posting all of the amazing things you do!
-Morgan Giblin
Saint Paul School
Grade 7

By: Erik Tseng

Erik Tseng — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:00:18 +0000

Cardinal Seán,

I’m a freshman at Boston College High School, and i want to thank you for posting about the experiences you have everyday on your blog. i enjoyed reading about the events you had in this post and i am thankful that it gave me more knowledge about the church and i am also thankful for the work you do.

By: Miguel Ramirez

Miguel Ramirez — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:31:45 +0000

Your Eminence:

By what authority was the Penitential Rite of the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite replaced by a “smudging rite”???

Miguel

By: Maria Teresa Frias

Maria Teresa Frias — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:51:02 +0000

Querido Padre Sean: We are sending you our love praying for you and all missionaries in this month of our Lady of the Rosary and the World Missions. The Catholic Church rightly said that every one of us is Christ’s missionary from the moment of our Baptism and Pope John Paul II said that he owed all his graces and his vocation to the priesthood, to his Baptism. Saint Thérèse and Saint Francis Xavier are the Patron Saints of the Universal Missions. Each one of them have left us in their lives, the life of Christ for us to see and to imitate.
Saint Thérèse’s relics recent visit to England attracted much attention. The relics were also seen by many prisoners around the region (those sinners that are incarcerated). We were very happy to know that the Church of England allowed those sinners to be present in the veneration of Thérèse’s relics. Thérèse experienced all kinds of suffering and was very close to sinners because she was very aware of God mercies for her and for every one of us. For her, no opportunity to be kind or to be generous was wasted because she loves our Lord and received from Him His transforming love that allowed her to desire to share that love with all kinds of people so they too, could experience His love and His mercies and being transform by Him. No wonder Thérèse is the most active Saint in the Communion of Saints because she is ready to help us in every way possible in our way to meet Him. Thérèse’s love for Christ is proven to be very real and concrete because God is allowing her to be our friend to assist us in our lives so He could pour out all His graces on us to live His Commandments and to find confort in Him in our trials and sufferings and not to lose our faith in Him because we know that our Lord is Risen, He has destroyed sin and death and Lives and Reigns forever.

The Church invites all of us to have our own part in being Christ’s missionaries. Thérèse wanted our Lord to be loved and adored for all Eternity until the consumation of the ages and Christ is indeed fulling her desires for more than a century. She is truly spending her Heaven doing good on Earth.
We are including the inspiring homily of Archbishop Vincent Gerard Nichols of Westminster, England in regard to Saint Thérèse.
http://catholicrelics.wordpress.com/2009/10/17/mass-for-the-farewell-to-the-relics-of-st-thererese/