As the 2016 Olympics in Rio wind down, I am once again reminded of the beautiful, graceful, powerful drama of sport, particularly in the great variety of athletes from so many countries. Sport, in general, often demonstrates a combination of individual achievement and teamwork, as I learned having spent so much of my life involved […]
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As August heat and humidity cover us like a musty blanket, hopefully the children among us, and the child in us all, can find continued summer fun in beaches, pools, golf courses – and other outdoor venues. Perhaps you and your family are getting ready for, or most likely, returning from, a summer vacation. I
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Please join in welcoming Archbishop Cupich to Holy Family by writing a note of encouragement, thanks or support for him. There are cards in the Narthex available for your good wishes that we will give to him during his upcoming visit. He will join us as presider and preacher on Sunday, August 7 during the
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Sin and forgiveness are classic spiritual tensions. All three of this weekend’s readings refer to this tension. In the first reading from Genesis, Abraham barters with God for the innocent among the guilty in Sodom. He is a broker, if you will, between God, who is angry, and the innocent people, the total and exact
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“I have seen the Lord!” Can there be anything more powerful to announce to someone? These are the words of Mary Magdala after a moving, emotional and revelatory encounter with Jesus Christ, risen from the dead. The story from John’s gospel guides our liturgy this weekend as we celebrate the Feast of Mary of Magdala.
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