“Have you ever written a love letter?” asks Father Jerry in today’s homily. “Did it express what you wanted to say to the one you loved? Did it touch the heart of your beloved? Or was it dismissed and put aside like a greeting card?” Tom Ciarella, a professor of creative writing at DePaul […]
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Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today the church celebrates The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Let us pray. Almighty, ever-living God, who while the Blessed Virgin Mary was carrying Your Son, and her womb inspired her to visit Elizabeth, grant us, we pray, that faithful to the promptings of the Spirit, we may magnify Your greatness with the Virgin […]
Continue ReadingTrinity Sunday at All Hallows
Today’s Feast of the Most Holy Trinity celebrates the mysterious life of God. God is three persons in one being… not a mathematical trick, but a wonderful reminder that God, just like us, needs to live in a community of love. As God’s sons and daughters created in the Divine image, let us now pause […]
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Be Generous This Summer
Summer is right around the corner. There will be an urge to make up for the dark summer of 2020 with gusto. We head into a time when vacation planning is emerging, barbecues are a realistic activity, family reunions may actually be realized and trips to a favorite state park or beach may be eagerly […]
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Stewardship and Summer Giving
Summer feels like it is in full gear after Memorial Day comes and goes. As good stewards, we need to be especially mindful of our commitment to giving to our parish. The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports that November and December are the biggest months for giving in the United States. But, what about the months […]
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