What if you woke up today with only the things that you thanked God for yesterday? One of our Academy teachers shared this quote with me a couple of years ago and I have it on a Post-It note in the rectory. It is a philosophical question but it underscores the importance of gratitude. When […]
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Archbishop Cupich recently sent a letter to the pastors of the Archdiocese regarding the Renew My Church initiative. He has begun this initiative in the spirit of St. Francis, who heard the Lord give him the same commission of renewal. If Renew My Church is a bit confusing to you, please know that you are
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“If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.” This is the last line from our Gospel passage from Luke this weekend. It concludes the story about the rich man and poor Lazarus who lay in front of his door covered with
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As the Year of Mercy continues, I hope that our regular Mercy Minutes of quiet reflection at the end of weekend Masses have helped you to make Mercy a priority in your own faith journey. As you may also know, there are seven Spiritual Works of Mercy that provide direct spiritual care and assistance to
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A TEAM is a strong concept. I am not referring to the ’80’s Mr. T series, but I am using this concept that is one of the best examples of community, as an acronym for engaging in ministry and volunteering. A TEAM is a way that I invite you all to advance the ambitious mission
