Tag Archive: #reflection

Eyes on the Prize

Bishop Robert Barron’s Gospel Reflection from Wednesday, November 24, reminds us what we must have the conviction to do, and sometimes the price we must pay, as Catholics (and Christians).   MEMORIAL OF SAINT ANDREW DŨNG-LẠC, PRIEST, AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS [read more...]

Giving Thanks is Necessary

Giving thanks is not only good and polite. It’s not just a thoughtful gesture. Fr. Mike says, and the words we say in Mass seem to agree, giving thanks is necessary for our salvation—especially when it comes to giving thanks [read more...]

Ready?

The First Sunday of Advent – Year C As the world gears up to immerse itself in the Christmas-before-Christmas chaos, we celebrate a time of stillness, preparation, repentance, and contemplation of the divine mystery of the Incarnation. For Catholics Advent [read more...]

Watch the Final Year of Saint Joseph Reflection

University of St. Mary of the Lake (Mundelein Seminary) recently concluded its Year of Saint Joseph video series, with the final reflection offered by Bishop Jeffrey Grob ’92, auxiliary bishop of Chicago, and Bishop of our Vicariate. Enjoy Bishop Grob’s [read more...]

Our King, Our Everlasting Hope

Feast of Christ the King If we wish to obtain eternal life, then we must seek and follow the truth. This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King. In today’s Gospel, Pilate questions Jesus in [read more...]

Return to Church in “Thanks-giving”

The following is a soft copy of Deacon Paul Onischuk’s homily, given at the Our Lady of the Wayside School Mass on November 10, 2021. Luke 17:11-19 Let’s start off with some questions.  I believe Ms. Messina’s class is sponsoring [read more...]

Nothing to Fear

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B We are living in an unprecedented time. The entire world, nations, people, and nature are agitated. Last weekend, an event called Astroworld Festival took place, during which 8 people died. I think [read more...]

Two Small Coins

32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year B  My brothers and sisters, even God, who created the entire universe and each person, has the ability to be shocked by us. While Jesus sat near the treasury and watched as people [read more...]

God First: In Our Minds, Actions, and Interactions

31st Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year B Everyday the Jewish people pray the Shema in the morning and the evening. Jesus Himself prayed the Shema from a young age. The Shema is this prayer: “Hear, O Israel! The LORD [read more...]

Chris Stefanick: Hold On To Those Around Your Table

In this Real Life Minute, Chris Stefanick shares the last words his mentor, Barbara Morgan said to him before she passed. She reminded him, and he reminds us, not to lose sight of what is most important in life — [read more...]