My First Lent
I have spent 16 years attending Catholic institutions and seeing the tradition of Lent proliferate and take on meaning in…
Panelists Examine Intersection of Faith and Democracy
Two panelists addressed the Boston College community virtually on Tuesday to discuss the complex idea of faith and democracy as…
A Response to the Vatican’s Recent Decree on Same-Sex Marriage
One month ago, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a statement that forbids the blessing of same…
A Religious Call to Do Right
The Jesuit values that Boston College prides itself on should not just be used for personal growth – they should…
Daniel J. Harrington, S.J., Lecture Celebrates Tenth Anniversary of School of Theology and Ministry
On Sept. 20 Boston College held the first annual Daniel J. Harrington, S.J., Lecture to celebrate the tenth anniversary of…
Rwandan Jesuit Demonstrates the Power of Forgiveness
Following the adversity he faced during the Rwandan Genocide, Rev. Marcel Uwineza, S.J. learned firsthand that forgiveness can pave the…
Coming to God, More or Less
You don’t have to be a devout Christian to recognize that many religious practices and values can contribute to personal…
Retaking Religion: BC Freshman Molds Faith Anew
Zoe Silsby’s personal essay on returning to her faith was published in America Magazine; now, she talks to The Gavel…
Opinion: Repairing the Relationship Between Catholicism and Divorce
Pope Francis’ initiative to reintegrate divorced persons to the Catholic mass will help to repair damaged families as well as…
An Interview with Professor Groome, New Director of the C21 Center
Professor Groome, who has been at BC for 41 years next fall, taught undergraduates for 33 years before becoming chair…
Opinion: Easter for the Atheist
Catholicism needs to adapt and become more inclusive if it wants to thrive in the future.