A word from Pope Francis ~ “The abandonment and sufferings of the Servant of the Lord, even unto death, prove so fruitful that they bring redemption and salvation to many.”  This weekend, as we celebrate the 29th Sunday in the Ordinary Time of the Year, our Gospel reading … [Read more...]

A word from Pope Francis ~ “The holy anxiety for the Gospel is the only anxiety that gives peace.”   As our community gathers this weekend, we celebrate the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, continue our observance of Respect Life month and conduct our annual … [Read more...]

A word from Pope Francis ~ “Let us not close our hearts, let us not lose confidence, let us never give up; there are no situations which God cannot change, there is no sin which he cannot forgive if only we open ourselves to him.”   As we gather on this first Sunday of … [Read more...]

This Wednesday, September 29th is the first anniversary of the Installation of Bishop Ron Hicks as the 7th Bishop of Joliet.  To mark this occasion, he has written a reflection which I share today, in English HERE. Este miércoles 29 de septiembre es el primer aniversario de la … [Read more...]

September 19, 2021 A word from Pope Francis ~ We have observed that, in society and the world in which we live, selfishness has increased more than love for others, and that men of good will must work, each with his own strengths and expertise, to ensure that love for others … [Read more...]

A word from Pope Francis ~ “We need a Church capable of walking at people’s side, of doing more than simply listening to them; a Church which accompanies them on their journey.”  Today we celebrate the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time of the Year.  In our sequential … [Read more...]