Invitacion a la Direccion Espiritual
Divine Mercy Sunday Message
Jesus, I trust in thee Dear friends: The celebration of the Easter Triduum was an unforgettable experience since, for the first time in recent history, the sacred mysteries were to celebrated without the presence of the community. Livestreaming masses have become the norm during this pandemic and, although many have expressed gratitude [...]
Domingo de la Misericordia
Jesus, en voz confio Estimados Hermanos/as La celebración del Triduo Pascual fue una experiencia inolvidable puesto que, por primera vez en la en muchos siglos, estos misterios fueron celebrados sin la presencia del pueblo. Presentando las misas por “Facebook” se ha convertido en norma durante esta tiempo de pandemia y, [...]
Del P. Esequiel Al Consejo Pastoral 03.31.20
Que tal hermano/as: Me atrevo escribirles por razón de conectar y ofrecer una nota de animación y esperanza mientras vivimos en esta cuarentena que ha afectado a muchísima gente. He recibido algunas notas, emails y textos de feligreses y peregrinos simpáticos al Santuario informándome que piden oración por sus seres queridos quienes están enfermos con la Coronavirus. Esta enfermedad [...]
Let us chose “Redemptive Suffering”
I come from a family background that very much understands the relationship between pain and healing. Let me share a little bit about myself and my upbringing. When I was still in my 20’s my father was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. The doctors had to perform two very long surgeries to remove [...]
Reflections on the Coronavirus
Last week Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, ordered the postponing of all public masses in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Subsequently, he also has ordered the closing of all Church buildings and property to the public and parish staff. Lastly, the Cardinal encouraged all the priests to celebrate “private Masses” and do whatever we [...]
Important Message from our Rector
By mandate of the Archdiocese of Chicago, daily and Sunday Masses beginning Saturday, March 14th, will be suspended until further notice. The Chapel of St. Joseph, the Marian Chapel will remain closed until further notice. On Sunday we will broadcast mass at 11:00 a.m. on Facebook. May Our Mother bless you and protect [...]
Preparando para el Miercoles de Cenza
Querida Familia Parroquial: El miércoles de ceniza marca el principio de la cuaresma que dura 40 días y 40 noches. Esto es tiempo dedicado para ayudarnos prepara la celebración de Semana Santa donde se revive la pasión de Cristo. Es tiempo para el entrenamiento en el arte del autocontrol. Meditaremos sobre el acontecimiento [...]
Divine Economy
Dear Friends: Do you, like I, have trouble listening to the news and have trouble determining that what is being said is truthful these days? Is what I hear truth or spin, the full story, or selected bits? Like so many, we are dangerously tempted to just shut it all down and move [...]
