Joan of Arc
June 4, 2023
Trinity Sunday
Plus: Our Lady’s Powerful Intercession and Protection and a Sermon by Father Brian O’Hanlon.
June 4, 2023
Book Clubs for Teens
In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with blogger and book reviewer Steven McEvoy about the importance of book clubs for teens, and we review How to Get Better Grades and Have More Fun, by Stephen Douglass.
June 3, 2023
God and Neighbor
Peter talks about the passage in Mark where the scribe complements Christ on his answer concerning the 1st Commandment.
June 3, 2023
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
June 3, 2023
Father Elias’ Visit to Sister Agnes Sasagawa
Audio from the video produced by the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate, courtesy of Father Elias Mills, who had the added grace and privilege of being able to visit Sister Agnes Sasagawa and speak with her while leading a pilgrimage to Japan in April of this year. Plus: music by John McDermott Seibo Maria Mission […]
June 3, 2023
WQPH is pleased to share this compelling video from our friend, Father Elias Mills, who had the added grace and privilege of being able to visit Sister Agnes Sasagawa and speak with her while leading a pilgrimage to Japan in April of this year.
Seibo Maria Mission to Japan is planning future pilgrimages with the Canterbury Pilgrimages & Tours company. For more information visit https://seibomariamission.com and https://www.canterburypilgrimages.com
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Caffrey: Arguing Upward
Underneath my 1974 high school senior yearbook photo I wrote the following caption, “Fear is the enemy, trust is the armor!”, after hearing that expression by Shaolin Temple Master Po to his student Kwai Chang Caine during an episode of the popular television series “Kung Fu.” My photo is very forgettable, but that phrase has stayed with me for almost fifty years. I loved that program, as I had great interest in martial arts and the Eastern philosophy behind it. Only one other phrase from that program has stayed with me all those years, that one spoken by Master Kan to the same young Caine: “Sometimes a stranger known to us for a moment can spark our souls to kinship for eternity.”
May 15, 2023

Father Higgins: Frere André, the “Miracle-Man” of Montreal
Compiled and reposted with permission from Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Parish, Newton MA Part I – Who Was Frere André? “Confess therefore your sins one to another: and pray one for another, that you may be saved. For the continual prayer of a just man availeth much.” St. James “For the continual prayer of a just […]
May 4, 2023

Father Higgins: Saint Joseph, Terror of Demons
At a time when folly has reached such a level that there are people who would actually use ritual satanism as a way to épater la bourgeoisie (that is, doing things to shock conventional people), it is a solace to us to consider the Patronage of Saint Joseph under his title Terror of Demons. Historically, […]
April 30, 2023
Dear friends in Christ,
The Archdiocese of Boston has recently noted that the “Satancon” convention will be held in Boston from April 28-30 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. The organizers of this convention are billing it as “the largest satanic gathering in history.”
It is sad to witness that there are people who find satisfaction in celebrating the power of evil in the world. Perhaps they have never experienced the sense of joy and the power of redemption that we find in this Easter Season. We are a people of hope, thanks to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, who offers all believers the path to life eternal in the loving embrace of God.
By baptism we are called to be witnesses to the Good News, in particular in light of this Satancon event. Let us remember that our power to combat evil lies in the power of prayer. To that end, I join my voice to that of Cardinal O’Malley in asking that we not organize or encourage any parishioners to go to the event to protest. It will only fuel the hate of those who support it and feed the media with images.
We should not, however, stand by idly and feel powerless. Let us storm the heavens with prayer, in anticipation of and during the event. Pause at any time during the days ahead and petition God to enlighten those who are calling on the prince of darkness to turn toward the light of his saving power. Use formal prayers, such as the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel or pray the rosary, or simply use your own words. God will hear you if you simply call on him.
I ask pastors to be especially vigilant during the month of April during the distribution of holy Communion. If necessary, remind people that they should be consuming the sacred species immediately, to assure that the Blessed Sacrament is not being carried off for nefarious use.A petition for use during the Prayers of the Faithful for the weekend before and during the event will follow in a subsequent communication.
Join me in reciting The Prayer of Saint Michael, in particular during this month:
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
With every prayerful best wish, I remain
Sincerely yours in Christ.
Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, Bishop of Worcester

If we have never sought, we seek Thee now;
Edward Shillito, “Jesus of the Scars”
Thine eyes burn through the dark, our only stars;
We must have sight of thorn-pricks on Thy brow,
We must have Thee, O Jesus of the Scars.
The heavens frighten us; they are too calm;
In all the universe we have no place.
Our wounds are hurting us; where is the balm?
Lord Jesus, by Thy Scars, we claim Thy grace.
If, when the doors are shut, Thou drawest near,
Only reveal those hands, that side of Thine;
We know to-day what wounds are, have no fear,
Show us Thy Scars, we know the countersign.
The other gods were strong; but Thou wast weak;
They rode, but Thou didst stumble to a throne;
But to our wounds only God’s wounds can speak,
And not a god has wounds, but Thou alone.
Pope Benedict XVI
January 6, 2023
Epiphany and Eucharistic Adoration
Mary Ann Harold and Deacon Chuck discuss the cosmic link between the Epiphany and Eucharistic Adoration.
January 6, 2023