St. Francis Chapel — Attraction in Boston

When I first moved into the back bay area, I tried several churches to find the one that fit me best. I have found a home in St. Francis' Chapel. They offer many masses throughout the weekend and quite a few on Holy Days; the dates and times can be found on the website if you don't have access to the previous week's bulletin. The chapel serves as a quiet haven - away from the materialism just outside its doors. It's easy to follow along with the hymnals spread throughout the pews. A pianist and cantor provide the music for most Sunday masses. These are not concert-like nor operatic conditions, but simple and peaceful hymns. There are several priests who preside at the chapel, and I find that multiple homilists help provide additional insight into The Word of God. The priests are also very friendly and approachable, and I have found that my fellow parishioners are often quite courteous as well. For those who are concerned, Sunday masses are usually less than an hour. Normally all parishioners can fit in the pews except on...

Greetings from a Toledo, Ohioan! I was in Boston for a conference, and out of all the treasures that could be found in this luxurious mall, I never expected to find this hidden gem -- truly a pearl of great price!

And then they drop three first-class relics of JP II, Maximilian Kolbe, and St. Faustina on you.

If ever there was a question that we worship a present, living God whose sacraments and actual graces are efficacious, then here is a smack in the face for you.

The personal tie in for me is that in downtown Toledo, Ohio, we have a St. Francis de Sales chapel that offers daily noon masses and confessions. I have cherished that midday break over the years in my hometown, but to find a fellow Francis's chapel while away in another downtown had special meeting for me.

Thank you, Father, for the concise, revenant mass, and let's just look at that mass, adoration, and confession schedule. . . Praise be to God for all the hard work of the Oblates of the...

Horrible experience - We attended the church service on Christmas, we were the only Afro American family in attendance. The Priest singled out my family during communion approached me in front of the congregation and also refused to give us communion. I asked him why he identified us out of all the people in church and he told me he must protect the church against the devil!!! I was shocked and just walked away is disbelief. Horrible experience for me and my family. I attended the service with my son and daughter. I had to sit them down and explain this terrible...