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The Lazarus Ministry at St. Anthony's Shrine in Boston is an oasis of hope in a harsh cultural climate that dismisses "inconvenient" human life. One of the great human tragedies is to die alone and abandoned. But the self-effacing friars and volunteers at the church respond
Pro-life
Without adequate guidance from health care professionals, many terminally ill patients and their caregivers question the appropriate use of morphine and other opiates at the end of life. When is the medicine palliative and when is it euthanizing? The answer is found in timing, dosage, and intent. Pain is one
Massachusetts
Each month I receive an email from my DAR chapter requesting volunteers to serve dinner at the New England Center for Homeless Veterans. I'm always taken aback by those two words – homeless and veteran. It is appalling that these brave men and women, who've risked everything
Massachusetts
Next year, the city of Salem will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Caroline Emmerton, a champion of immigrants. In 1999, the Salem Evening News and its panel of local historians honored her as the "Person of the Century." Emmerton was an exceptional philanthropist who
Massachusetts
Unlike many American cities, Boston's celebration of Columbus Day is a major event. With big parades and brass bands, the city's tributes to Christopher Columbus celebrate Boston's rich Italian-American immigrant history by honoring Italy's most famous explorer. So why is there a
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Written when he was just a teenager, George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation contains 110 precepts that emphasize self-control and respect for others. It is a useful guide for young people, if only to show that basic rules of courtesy are as
history
Like David to Goliath, President John Adams responded to French naval aggression by boldly stating, "America is not scared." During the Quasi-War with France, Adams fortified the nation's scant defenses and ordered a muscular retaliation against French hostilities. But Adams also persisted in sending envoys to
Faith
"Celestial sounds for a new time" is how the British group Libera describes their music. In far-flung places like Japan, Russia, and the Philippines, young fans are queuing up for autographs. Clad in white flowing robes, the enthusiastic singers consider themselves more of an alternative boy band than