Sister of the Liberty Bell Returns to St. Augustine Parish
An iconic bell symbolizing religious liberty has returned to its home parish, summoning all to safeguard the “sacred right” to worship.
Merrimack College Awards Prior General an Honorary Doctorate
The Rev. Alejandro Moral Antón O.S.A., participated in a conversation with students, faculty, and guests at Merrimack College. During the event, he was presented with a Doctor of Augustinian Education, honoris causa.
May 7 – Blessed Maria of Saint Joseph Alvarado
Virgin We remember and celebrate today the life and witness of an Augustinian sister who devoted her life and energy to the care of sick and poor children and elderly of Venezuela, and who founded a religious congregation for this purpose. Her witness is perhaps all the more powerful as she is a contemporary of […]
Fourth Sunday of Easter • Year C
As the good shepherd, Jesus goes beyond being a hired hand who only works for pay. Jesus cares for, protects, and defends his sheep because he truly loves them and, even more importantly, because they are a gift from the Father – entrusted to Jesus’ care and safekeeping.
May 5 – Blessed Vincent Soler and Companions
Priest and Martyr Today we commemorate the death of seven Augustinians who suffered martyrdom during the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s. In every age and in every place, there have been men and women who have lived their Christian vocation to the full extent of shedding their blood for love. There still are those […]
Third Sunday of Easter • Year C
The grace of the resurrection was given to Peter by Jesus, and that grace was brought to completion by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost which enabled weak, imperfect Peter to become a sincere lover of Jesus. Peter gives us hope that we too can reconcile our weaknesses into moments of grace and transformation.
Second Sunday of Easter • Year C
As we celebrate Easter this year , there are so many people who are hurting, including ourselves at times,. We are called to treat them with love and care as Jesus did. We need to be willing to hear their stories and, like Thomas, touch their wounds.
Easter Sunday Celebration with Archbishop Perez
View the slideshow of our Easter Sunday Celebration with Archbishop Nelson Perez at St. Thomas of Villanova Parish.
Easter Sunday • Year C
The triumph of Jesus-God was that he saved human beings despite themselves. More accurately, he made salvation possible for them. Now the real battle began … the battle to make the possibility of salvation a reality for each individual.
Palm Sunday • Year C
This day, we remember Christ’s journey to the cross. We remember our role in his passion – our own sinfulness. He lifts us up, redeems us and restores our dignity. It is to more fully experience all that this love of God has done for us that we participate in the prayer and worship of this solemn holy week.