Author Archives for Sean Reilly

Bethlehem Arts: July 30 & 31

Posted on July 15, 2022
OLW will host representatives of the Catholic Christian Community from Jerusalem and Bethlehem in the Holy Land who will be displaying handcrafted olive wood religious figurines and articles. Due to the political conflict and a COVID-19 reduction in tourism, the [read more...]

FREE CONCERT: PJ Anderson

Posted on July 15, 2022
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament is excited to welcome beloved songwriter, performer, worship artist and storyteller, PJ Anderson, on Sunday, August 21st at 1pm at St. Julian Eymard (601 Biesterfield Road, across from Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital)! Grab a lawn chair [read more...]

Sunscreen Mistakes You May Be Making

Posted on July 14, 2022
It is a hot, sunny day. Like, 90 degrees hot. You are sitting at home with the blinds drawn. You have spent a fair amount of time outside this summer so you may decide to head out without sunscreen. But [read more...]

Summer Marriage Encounter

Posted on July 14, 2022
Looking for a summer adventure for your relationship? Worldwide Marriage Encounter Is holding an IN-PERSON experience at Comfort Inn & Suites, Geneva, Illinois on August 12-14, 2022. A few spaces are still available. For registration and/or more information: https://wwme-chicagoland.org or [read more...]

Scenes from OLW Youth Group’s Mission Trip

Posted on July 13, 2022
OLW’s Youth Group recently returned from a successful summer Mission Trip (through Catholic Heart Work Camp). During this week-long retreat, our high school teens had the opportunity to serve those in need, to meet and serve alongside youth from around [read more...]

This Teaching is Worth Dying For

Posted on July 13, 2022
Fr. Mike reminds us of the gift of the Eucharist and shares the way it transformed his own life. It is the heart of our faith, our spiritual nourishment, the bread that we live for, and the teaching worth dying [read more...]

From Distraction to Dedication

Posted on July 12, 2022
In celebration of the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, join us for an IVC Morning of Reflection 2022  But Few Things Are Needed: From Distraction to Dedication led by Fr. Joseph Simmons, SJ In this talk, Fr. Joe Simmons [read more...]