Following a centuries-old Jesuit tradition, Boston College will mark the opening of the academic year with the Mass of the Holy Spirit on September 8.

A. The Holy Ghost appeared at times under the form of a dove, and again under the form of tongues of fire; for, being a pure spirit without a body, He can take any form.

The blessing of holy water usually takes place on Sunday, in keeping with the rite given in the Sacramentary. But when the blessing of water takes place outside Mass, the rite given here may be ...