The IPC welcomes Maura McAvoy to our team of volunteers here at the IPC.  Maura will be assistant to the Pastoral Associate. Maura is currently between positions and considers herself a creative agent for change, helping people meet the challenges they face and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.  Maura is currently working collaboratively with ...

By Sr. Marguerite Kelly, mfic Pastoral Associate 617-265-5300 X 10   How is God offering you life? The readings for this weekend bring us back to the reality of the paschal mystery – the mystery of life beyond death or, perhaps, life through dying.  In Acts we see Paul facing persecution because of his preaching.  ...

Sr. Marguerite Kelly, Pastoral Associate Email me at: Srmkelly@ipcboston.org   What were some of Jesus’ first words as he emerged from the tomb?  “Peace be with you,” he announced – a message repeated again and again in the gospels.  What is this “peace” – a word which is time-worn in our day – that carries ...

By Sr. Marguerite Kelly, Pastoral Associate Email me at: Srmkelly@ipcboston.org “Do you love me?” If you’ve ever gone fishing without any luck, the last thing you want to hear is somebody telling you what you should have done. In John’s gospel, the recently crucified Jesus appeared before the frustrated fishermen.  These disciples were key to ...

By Sr. Marguerite Kelly, mfic Email me at: Srmkelly@ipcboston.org   Easter Sunday’s gospel of Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb captures the central mystery of our faith in a very personal and intimate way.  Anyone who has ever suffered the loss of a loved one can identify with the darkness, grief and confusion Mary experiences. ...

By Sr. Marguerite Kelly, mfic Email me at: Srmkelly@ipcboston.org In today’s Gospel two historic events, at least historic to the readers of Luke’s Gospel, are presented as a backdrop for the use of a parable by Jesus.  The people tell Jesus about some who were killed by a falling tower and that others suffered by ...

By Sr. Marguerite Kelly, mfic Email me at: Srmkelly@ipcboston.org Think about what would have been left out of this story if Jesus had never said this to Peter.  It still would have been an amazing miracle and one of the best “fish stories” of all time.  A fisherman at the peak of his profession can’t ...

By Sr. Marguerite Kelly, mfic Email me at: Srmkelly@ipcboston.org Why was Jesus baptized?  Surely not for the forgiveness of sins.  Rather, by his baptism, Jesus identifies with us; he takes on our shortcomings.  Through his baptism we identify with Jesus: the words spoken by God about Jesus – “you are my beloved Son; with you ...

By Sr. Marguerite Kelly, mfic Email me at: Srmkelly@ipcboston.org The Lord is with us! This is the Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas is just two days away so we can truly celebrate the presence of the Lord.  It sounds so simple, really, but this recognition and rejoicing elude many of us. Advent gently calls ...

By Sr. Marguerite Kelly Email me at: Srmkelly@ipcboston.org The main Advent character arrives on stage in today’s Gospel. After quite a lengthy historical setting, Luke presents John as appearing prophetically announcing the coming of “the salvation of God.” He, as did Baruch, speaks of valleys and hills being made level and the windy roads made ...