Author Archives for Sean Reilly

How to Face Temptation

Fr. Mike uses the classic myths involving the Sirens to explain some ways to avoid temptation. He points out the differences between the ways Ulysses, his crew, and Jason of the Argonauts dealt with the monsters and suggests we use [read more...]

Focus on God’s Love

Fourth Sunday of Lent In the story of the Prodigal Son, the older brother thought that he loved his father. In reality, he loved only himself. We know that the older brother was focused on himself based on his response [read more...]

Divine Mercy Novena & Divine Mercy Sunday

Deacon Paul here… I typically do not ask for much, so when I do, you can be assured of one of two things: It’s important or It’s something that I’m passionate about. As it pertains to the Divine Mercy, Novena [read more...]

Please Support OLW School Scholarships Matching Grant Program

Double Your Donation! A generous donor is providing a 1:1 match for your donation made to Empower Illinois through the Tax Credit Scholarship Program. Your $1,000 donation will become $2,000 for an OLW student, and you will reduce IL taxes by $750! [read more...]

FORMED Podcast: Holy Week

Featured Podcast: Holy Week by Dr. Brant Pitre Join Dr. Brant Pitre, author and Scripture scholar, as he walks us through the events of Holy Week. Pitre’s insights and clarity allow the listener to enter into a deeper appreciation of [read more...]

Please Join Us for Morning Rosary

This Lent, Fathers Arthur and Dominic invite Our Lady of the Wayside parishioners to pray the Rosary as a united parish family. The Rosary is prayed in our Church at 8:00 am (just prior to the 8:30 am daily mass) [read more...]

Parish Office Closed for Staff Retreat

Please note that Our Lady of the Wayside’s Parish Office will be closed on Monday, March 28, until 1:00 pm.  Our school and office staff will be attending a Staff Retreat that morning.  Business operations will resume at 1:00 pm. Our [read more...]

Is God Calling You to the Secular Franciscan Order?

The Northwest Franciscan Community of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is hosting an Informational Evening on Monday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church at 2515 W. Palatine Rd., Inverness. The evening will begin with a brief [read more...]

Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent

Father Dominic Vinh Ha presiding.

RCIA Update: Second Scrutiny

The Elect continue their faith journey with the second Scrutiny, Sunday, March 27th.  They continue to search their consciences for sinful thoughts and actions.  The Scrutinies are meant to uncover and then heal what is weak within us.  They are [read more...]