BOSTON — Frequent snowstorms have disrupted Boston’s citizens and the St. Anthony Shrine community throughout the past month, but the coming of Lent has given the friars hope — and a glimpse of the sun. “Today, the sun finally burst through and tomorrow, Ash Wednesday, we are hoping for people to come to the Shrine,” said Eric Carpine, OFM, on …
Grieving Parents Find Hope at Boston’s St. Anthony Shrine
BOSTON — A parent’s world changes forever following the death of a child. Many programs that offer parents assistance in recovering from their loss are well intended, but do not address a parent’s spiritual needs. That’s where St. Anthony Shrine wants to help. The Shrine has announced that it will serve as a “home base” for the Emmaus Ministry for …
Ministries Offer Varied Lenten Services, Programs
The Lenten season is rich with spiritual events at ministries around the Province. On March 14, St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Triangle, Va., began its Franciscan Lenten Reflection Series with Joseph Nangle, OFM, and Vincent Cushing, OFM. In the morning session, Joe provided a historical perspective on the work of Pope Francis in the Latin American Church, according to John Habel, …