Category Archives: BOC

Meeting Sister Helen

Posted on March 19, 2013 by margaretfelice

When I was an undergrad at a fine Jesuit institution, Sister Helen Prejean came to speak. I didn’t know much about her then. The movie Dead Man Walking had put her memoir of the same name further into the spotlight … Continue reading →

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God’s dare: love more

Posted on March 14, 2013 by margaretfelice

This week is tech week for the New England premiere of Dead Man Walking, which I am in with Boston Opera Collaborative. Because this is where my heart and time are being spent this week, I am running a series … Continue reading →

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This journey to Christ

Posted on March 12, 2013 by margaretfelice

This week is tech week for the New England premiere of Dead Man Walking, which I am in with Boston Opera Collaborative. Because this is where my heart and time are being spent this week, I decided am running a … Continue reading →

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More than fair: Why I oppose the death penalty (repost)

Posted on March 11, 2013 by margaretfelice

This week is tech week for the New England premiere of Dead Man Walking, which I am in with Boston Opera Collaborative. Because this is where my heart and time are being spent this week, I decided am running a … Continue reading →

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Seven pieces I’m working on right now

Posted on March 8, 2013 by margaretfelice

— 1 — I have been out every night this week at rehearsals for the New England premiere of Jake Heggie’s opera Dead Man Walking based on the memoir by Sister Helen Prejean. It is being produced by Boston Opera Collaborative … Continue reading →

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Seven Quick Takes, volume 16

Posted on November 2, 2012 by margaretfelice

— 1 — Much as I suspected, when jumping on the Seven Quick Takes bandwagon 16 weeks ago, I have a terrible time remembering which “volume” each entry should be, and always have to go back and see what the … Continue reading →

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Who are your saints?

Posted on November 1, 2012 by margaretfelice

The people in my life have made it easy for me to believe in a God of love. My co-workers are generous, faithful, and funny. They are kind to me even when I’m annoying, and they supported me last year … Continue reading →

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Seven Quick Takes, volume 15

Posted on October 26, 2012 by margaretfelice

— 1 — Yesterday I wrote “Four Alternatives to Killing Your Pipe Organ” in response to a Boston Globe opinion piece that really irked me. Diana linked to it over at the PrayTell Blog as well, which flatters me to … Continue reading →

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Seven Quick Takes, Volume 7

Posted on August 24, 2012 by margaretfelice

— 1 — I’m at Tanglewood! The summer home of the Boston Symphony must be one of the most gorgeous places on earth. I have often said that when musicians die, if they go to heaven, it looks like Tanglewood. … Continue reading →

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Seven quick takes, volume 6

Posted on August 17, 2012 by margaretfelice

— 1 — Maybe I’m foolish, but when I walked into my doctor’s office this morning and cheerily announced “I only get sick three times a month now!” I expected her to be happier for me. Instead, she ordered more … Continue reading →

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