Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Free eBook from Bishop Barron: The Devil

Word On Fire’s Bishop Robert Barron has made available, at no charge, his PDF eBook, The Devil. This short eBook references biblical mentions of the devil, various names he has been called by, how he influences our world today, and the [read more...]

Exploring the Diaconate 2022-23

The Institute for Diaconal Studies (IDS) invites all men who feel the gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit to attend an Exploring the Diaconate session. It is a time to pray, discuss, and learn more about the discernment process and [read more...]

Livestream Dream Team’s Newest Members

Introducing the final two (of six) of the newest members of OLW’s Livestream Dream Team ministry: Sydney and Miya. The two were at the controls of today’s Our Lady of the Wayside School Mass. #differencemakers

Placement Testing: Notre Dame College Prep

Register Today to Test at ND and Become a Notre Dame Don! Notre Dame College Prep is the largest all boys school in the state of Illinois. We are excited about the Class of 2027 group coming together to start [read more...]

Wednesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time (School Mass)

Fr. Arthur Marat presiding and Deacon Peter LeTourneau assisting.

Worldwide Women’s Rosary: December 8

An initiative to hold a public women’s rosary that originated in Colombia has taken off worldwide with interested women connecting through Instagram. With the purpose of honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, the Worldwide Women’s [read more...]

Wednesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding.

You are Sacred

Repeat this phrase in your head: I am Sacred. Do you believe that to be true? It’s often difficult to see yourself as a holy, sacred temple that God dwells within, isn’t it? One of the greatest lies we buy into is [read more...]

Can Anyone Count on You?

You’ve probably heard the phrase “cancel culture”—the phenomenon where public figures get “canceled” for something they say or do in an effort to silence them. Well, today, Fr. Mike proposes the existence of a new and rising cancel culture—a culture [read more...]

Renew My Church: Meeting #1

On Saturday morning, November 12, representatives from Our Lady of the Wayside and four neighboring Vicariate I parishes attended the first (of two) Renew My Church sessions. This first meeting focused on three key areas: (1) Laying the Foundation for Renewal, [read more...]