For the second year, I attended Midnight Mass at Holy Cross Cathedral in downtown Boston for the celebration of Christmas. Cardinal Sean O’Malley presided and preached. His message was of finding hope in Bethlehem and at the Eucharist today, even amidst the difficulties, war and economic crisis.
Mass was over at 2 am, and [...]

I arrived in Boston last evening after a LOOOOOOONNNGGGGG drive with plenty of traffic in New York and Connecticut. I came home and after saying hello to my mom and siblings I fell asleep for an hour. When I woke up, I met up with a friend of mine in downtown Boston. I went to [...]

I got a phone call from my sister this morning. She told me that her boyfriend proposed to her the previous evening. I thought that news was awesome, even more exciting was when she asked if they could be the first couples whose marriage I witness! I was so excited for them. I almost feel [...]

I just returned late last night from Chicopee, MA. I love being in Massachusetts and any chance to visit the friars, unfortunately I attended a funeral . The sister of my formation director died of cancer. She was 50 years old and had three young children. It was quite sad. I am glad [...]

The last week has been rather hectic…. I was sick and recovering from pink-eye (yes I know, a 29 year old man with pinkeye!)
My semester has come to an end and I only have 1 final exam and it is a take home…
I was told that I will be ordained a deacon on April 4th, [...]