Ephphatha.This simple and beautiful word contains Jesus' invitation to the man who had stopped listening and speaking. It is as if Jesus were saying to him: Be open to this world that frightens you! Be open to the relationships that have disappointed you! Be open to the life you

All of us need to ask the Lord to heal our way of communicating, not only so that we may be more effective, but also so that we may avoid wounding others with our words. vatican.va/content/leo-xi…

Congrats to Karen Kiefer, director of The C21 Center at Boston College, whose children's book 'Growing God,' received several honors from the Catholic Media Association. bc.edu/content/bc-web…

'Bothering to Love,' a Festschrift in honor of Boston College Canisius Professor James Keenan, S.J., and co-edited by @bcalumni Christopher Vogt and Kate Ward, was honored by Catholic Media Association. bc.edu/content/bc-web…

Happy Feast of St. Ignatius youtu.be/VxMsqNEHLz0

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.@BCSTM Professor Phillip Alcon Ganir, SJ, penned a piece for America Magazine about a Jesuit music ministry traveling from Hiroshima to Rome to sing for peace. bit.ly/Ganir_America0…

Working for a more vibrant faith community? Adult faith formation plays a vital role in animating the local church. Yet, it often suffers relative neglect. This course is for anyone on a parish council or other ministry with adults. bit.ly/466xuCe

Dr. Cynthia Bailey Manns explores the evolving role of women in the Catholic Church, drawing inspiration from Mary Magdalene and Sister Thea Bowman. FutureChurchUSA youtu.be/cLV21zyFTIE

In cultures of anger and blame, of sloganeering and comparisons with others, Christian contemplative practice invites us to discover a gracious stillness that is always present. BC Clough School of Theology + Ministry youtu.be/Ja_NHgdnfNE

TONIGHT: Gregory Boyle, S.J., a bestselling author and the founder of Homeboy Industries—the world’s largest gang intervention, rehabilitation, and reentry program—will be the featured speaker at BC’s First Year Academic Convocation. on.bc.edu/Convocation2025

What is spirituality, really? Why is it important? And how does one live a spiritual life? bit.ly/4g3uEnG

Explore pillars of Xaverian spirituality, charism, & values Xaverian Brothers HS Xaverian Brothers XBSS Saint John's St. John's Prep Saint Xavier High School X A V E R I A N Good Counsel Mount Saint Joseph High School St. Mary's Ryken Lowell Catholic St. Bernard's School Malden Catholic Xavier High School bit.ly/3LygtJy

Overview the mission & spirituality of the Brothers of St Francis Xavier & XB Schools bit.ly/3LygtJy Xaverian Brothers XBSS Xaverian Brothers HS X A V E R I A N Saint John's St. John's Prep Saint Xavier High School Good Counsel Mount Saint Joseph High School St. Mary's Ryken Lowell Catholic St. Bernard's School Malden Catholic Xavier High School

Explore some of the ways Matthew alludes to Moses, Divine Wisdom, and other figures and features of the Jewish tradition to explain who Jesus is and the virtue of following his teachings. Special attention will be given to the Sermon on the Mount. bit.ly/3K4fVgA

St. Ignatius offers a tip for making an important decision youtu.be/IvFNTD0uF34

Learn how to craft an engaging homily, and cultivate the study, prayer, and pastoral practices that will support you as work to feed the congregation on the Word of God BC Clough School of Theology + Ministry bit.ly/46OdWpj

St. Ignatius offers some advice for checking if your life is on the right track youtu.be/9dMTekPoHyI

St. Ignatius offers a tip for choosing your next course of action youtu.be/RCk_2ZS-UwY