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Lazarus Funeral for Mr. Rodolfo “Rudy” Rodriguez

2019-05-22T13:32:32-04:00

This morning, May 22, 2019, we held a Lazarus Funeral here at the Shrine for a Mr. Rodolfo "Rudy" Rodriguez. Mr. Rudy was a kind and gentle man to everyone he came across. The service was yet again a representation of what a truly beautiful ministry the Lazarus Ministry really is. Having 10 BC High

Lazarus Funeral for Mr. Rodolfo “Rudy” Rodriguez2019-05-22T13:32:32-04:00

Sunday, May 19, 2019 – Fifth Sunday of Easter

2019-05-20T09:57:53-04:00

We extend a note of congratulations to the eight people who will graduate from the Shrine’s Spiritual DirectionTraining Program this weekend: Genevieve Baudin, Mary Michael Leahy, Joanne Leary, Rachelle Linner, DonnaMacoul, James Morris, Barbara Murray, and Thomas Sepeck. They have completed a two-year program of study. Carol Mitchell, the Director of this program, does great

Sunday, May 19, 2019 – Fifth Sunday of Easter2019-05-20T09:57:53-04:00

May 12, 2019 – Fourth Sunday of Easter

2019-05-10T15:15:33-04:00

Greetings of peace. We pray in a spirit of profound thanksgiving for all of our mothers, living and deceased. We love you! We also pray for all of those people who, for one reason or another, find Mother’s Day to be difficult: May you know of God’s love and consolation. Here at the Shrine, Fr.

May 12, 2019 – Fourth Sunday of Easter2019-05-10T15:15:33-04:00

May 5, 2019 – Third Sunday of Easter

2019-05-09T10:14:13-04:00

May the joy of the Risen Lord be in your heart today. I probably do not speak the actual words often enough, but the mantra playing in my head for much of the week is “I love my job.” I love everything about it: the volunteers at the Shrine, the staff, the friars, the worshipers, the other

May 5, 2019 – Third Sunday of Easter2019-05-09T10:14:13-04:00

April 21, 2019 – Easter Sunday

2019-04-23T09:46:27-04:00

Easter greetings! The Lord has Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia! We extend a special welcome to any new visitors to the Shrine. We hope that you have a great experience with the church while you are here. Let me tell you a little about the Shrine community. We are 25 Franciscan Friars of the Order of Friars Minor, the province of

April 21, 2019 – Easter Sunday2019-04-23T09:46:27-04:00

April 14, 2019 – Palm Sunday

2019-04-12T12:13:24-04:00

Greetings of peace. We would respectfully ask you to pay special attention to the special liturgy times at the Shrine during this sacred time of Holy Week. The Arch Street Band will provide all of the music for the services below, except where noted. Mass of the Lord’s Supper is on Holy Thursday at 5:15

April 14, 2019 – Palm Sunday2019-04-12T12:13:24-04:00

March 31, 2019 – Fourth Sunday in Lent

2019-04-01T15:58:24-04:00

Today’s Gospel reading is that of the Prodigal Son. This is an opportunity for us to reflect on our long-term relationships. Who among our friends, family, and co-workers do we need to ask forgiveness? Who among them do we need to forgive? Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM  Executive Director

March 31, 2019 – Fourth Sunday in Lent2019-04-01T15:58:24-04:00

Sunday, March 24, 2019 – Third Sunday of Lent

2019-03-25T11:05:07-04:00

Greetings of peace. I hope that you are enjoying a prayerful Lent. This coming week is bookended by two unique commemorations. On Monday, March 25, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. I’ve always found this day to be fascinating. Well outside of the Christmas season, the Church focuses hard on the

Sunday, March 24, 2019 – Third Sunday of Lent2019-03-25T11:05:07-04:00

Our Director of Outreach is on a Mission and Can’t be Stopped!

2019-03-19T13:39:20-04:00

Mary Ann Ponti is not only our Director of Outreach but she is a well-known public figure helping the homeless population day in and day out. Thank you for all your great work, Mary Ann! https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/03/18/jeff-robbins-mary-ann-pontis-mission-to-help-the-homeless-knows-no-bounds/

Our Director of Outreach is on a Mission and Can’t be Stopped!2019-03-19T13:39:20-04:00

Boston Globe – Lazarus Ministry Article

2019-03-19T13:59:41-04:00

The Globe published a heartwarming story about our Lazarus Ministry on March 3rd, 2019. If you're a Globe subscriber you may read the article on the Globe website by clicking HERE. If you are not an online Globe subscriber and would like to read the article ahead of time please click HERE.  

Boston Globe – Lazarus Ministry Article2019-03-19T13:59:41-04:00
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