Remarks of Greg Weiner, Ph.D., President of Assumption University
Remarks of Greg Weiner, Ph.D., President of Assumption University at General Chapter of the Augustinians of the Assumption in Rome, Italy.
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Mass in Celebration of the Presidential Inauguration of Greg Weiner, Ph.D.
On Sunday, March 26th, the Assumption family and the family of Dr. Weiner gathered in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit at Assumption University to celebrate his Presidential Inauguration. The presider was Worcester’s Bishop McManus with Fr. Dennis Gallagher, Provincial Superior, as the homilist. The celebration continued with a reception… Read More »Mass in Celebration of the Presidential Inauguration of Greg Weiner, Ph.D.
Homily on the Occasion of the Presidential Installation of Greg Weiner
HOMILY ON THE OCCASION OF THE PRESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION OF GREG WEINER ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY, CHAPEL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2023 Scripture Readings: Ezekiel 37:12-14; Romans 8:8-11; John 11;3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 Back in my undergraduate days on this campus, I can recall rushing down the hall to the… Read More »Homily on the Occasion of the Presidential Installation of Greg Weiner
The Reward of Her Labors
In the days following the Red Sox breaking the curse of the Bambino in 2004, one frequently heard of visits to cemeteries to put a remembrance at the graves of loyal and long-suffering family members. In a matter of infinitely greater importance, one might expect the same in the aftermath… Read More »The Reward of Her Labors
Herod and the Magi
Adoration of the Magi by Matthias Stom At the risk of sounding too modest, much can be said for the Christian faith. Among other things, you don’t have to check your brains at the door to be a Christian. You don’t have to whitewash any of the misery and hardships… Read More »Herod and the Magi
The Nearness of God
Our ordinary experience of God, if I can use that term, is one of distance, a distance which seems to belong to the nature of things. God is God, after all, the one beyond whom it is impossible to conceive of anything greater – and we are who we are… Read More »The Nearness of God
Anxiety or Distress: Deliver us, O Lord.
Our Father Painting by Jen Norton ….by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress. These words form part of what is formally called the embolism, the short prayer said by the priest after the recitation of the Lord’s prayer at… Read More »Anxiety or Distress: Deliver us, O Lord.
Overcoming Sadness
Brooklyn Museum – The Rich Young Man Went Away Sorrowful – James Tissot The following is a reflection on the Sunday Gospel for October 10, 2021. I’m trying to work this out for myself. What’s the role of the poor in the story of the rich man in today’s Gospel?… Read More »Overcoming Sadness
First World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly
The following is Fr. Dennis’ homily for the Feast of Sts. Anne & Joachim, given at the closing novena Mass at St. Anne Shrine in Fiskdale, MA, this past Monday. The Assumptionists have ministered at the shrine and parish since 1955. I may not be the best person to talk… Read More »First World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly
Guest post: letter from the desert
Today’s guest post is written by Fr. Marciano (“Chano”) Lopez Solis, A.A.Fr. Chano is a member of our new community in El Paso, Texas, based at St. Francis Xavier Parish. Our efforts at the parish focuses on meeting the spiritual and material needs of migrants; our presence along the U.S./Mexico… Read More »Guest post: letter from the desert