279. Weathered Statues

This located outside Our Lady of Mount Carmel chapel and rectory, in East Boston.

277. Familial Dedication

This located outside Our Lady of Mount Carmel convent, in East Boston. It struck me as sad, but beautiful, that this man dedicated this statue to his wife and son.

271. Pious Vines

267. The Feast of the Assumption

Today is the day Catholics recognize the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, otherwise known as the Feast of the Assumption.

Photos taken at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Newton.

263. Stained Glass

Taken in the front foyer of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, in Newton, Ma.

193. Churches

82. Peace seekers

When I arrived at church this morning there were rows of people in my regular section. At first, I was outraged - people, in my seat! I sit there every week!

I then found out they were a group visiting from Nigeria to learn to how to broker peace between religious groups. I was sitting next to a Muslim woman named Saima, and I could not help but be in awe of the risks they are undertaking, and all they are giving up for this opportunity.

I only wish we had sung "Rejoice and Be Glad" today. (Matthew 5:9, Blest are the peacemakers; they shall be called sons of God (alternately sung as, they are the children of God)

Lets all go and seek to create peace.

45. Bells of St. Bridget

I'm rather stressed out lately. School is coming to an end in a few weeks and many changes are going on in my life. Suffice it to say, I've been rushing around too much for my own good. After running some errands I was in a terrible mood when the bells of St. Bridget's in Abington, MA brought me back to reality. Today, I am thankful for church bells and a moment to stop the rush.

21. Blending the old and the new

The ability to blend both the old and the new of the city brings me great joy, reminds me of the great advances we have made, and that I am entirely temporary. Through such a realization all my tribulations seem minuscule and altruism becomes second nature. Well, almost. :]

Photo taken between the Paulist Center and Park Street Church.