Reflections

Make Life’s Seasons Count

Posted on November 6, 2023
Unlike other places in this country, Chicago has four seasons. We have a short springtime when everything comes alive and is fresh; the sun shines and life seems full of hope. When the summer comes, everyone is happy and ready [read more...]

The Sobering Readings for Sunday

Posted on November 3, 2023
Kathleen Miller led a Bible study session at Our Lady of the Wayside, focusing on the sobering readings for the coming Sunday. Readings discussed: Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10; 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-13; Matthew 23:1-12 Enjoy!

Prayer, The Greatest Battle

Posted on November 1, 2023
When we read the lives of the saints it can appear like prayer comes so easily to them; almost as if they were soaking in a hot tub of grace. But then when we go to pray we are confronted [read more...]

Actions Speak Louder…

Posted on October 31, 2023
This Sunday’s readings remind us of the importance of the role of priests, who are supposed to be the men of God. The role of the priest in the Old Testament was to offer a sacrifice on behalf of the [read more...]

Hidden Treasures: Finding God in our Life

Posted on October 31, 2023
The Search The pace of life in today’s world is ever increasing. It gets more and more difficult to focus on what are the important values in our life. To gain some insight into what’s really important, I looked back [read more...]

Why Your Parish Needs You?

Posted on October 24, 2023
Pulling one out of the vault.. Fr. Mike tells you why your parish priest needs you (and how you can help). The value of a new parishioner introducing him or herself to the parish and just asking the priest, “How can [read more...]

Love & Charity, Now

Posted on October 24, 2023
We need God and each other more than ever. The Gospel command to love God with our whole heart, soul and mind, and our neighbors as ourselves, brings this reality home. In a nation where we enjoy food, having our [read more...]

A Look Back at Respect Life Month

Posted on October 24, 2023
For the second year in a row, the OLW Respect Life Ministry scheduled a full month of events — from donuts to donations we not only invited the parish to pray for life through a very meditative novena, we once [read more...]

Isaiah’s Prophecy and Political Implications

Posted on October 20, 2023
Kathleen Miller led a Bible study session where she discussed the political implications of the readings. She highlighted Isaiah’s prophecy about a Persian emperor named Cyrus, who would free the Israelites from Babylon and allow them to return to the [read more...]

All To God; All For God

Posted on October 17, 2023
Everything that we are and everything that we have belongs to God. He created our bodies, our minds, our hearts, and our souls. God bestowed us with talents and gifts. Everything that happens in our lives—whether good or bad—is permitted [read more...]