Giving Up and Giving In

Colleen Arnold, MD March 30, 2023

Reflect Lent is not only a time of “giving up.” It’s also a time of “giving in” to God’s will for our lives. It’s a

Sharing the Word for March 30, 2023

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk March 30, 2023

Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent March 30, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Genesis 17:3-9 Today we hear God outlining his relationship with Abraham.

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True Disciples

Diane M. Houdek March 29, 2023

“If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free” (John

Sharing the Word for March 29, 2023

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk March 29, 2023

Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent March 29, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 Both Scripture readings for today are about

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The Sign of the Cross

Diane M. Houdek March 28, 2023

“When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own…” (John

Sharing the Word for March 28, 2023

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk March 28, 2023

Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent March 28, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Numbers 21:4-9 The Israelites are complaining, so the Lord sends deadly

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Great Compassion

Diane M. Houdek March 27, 2023

“Neither do I condemn you” (John 8:11). While Francis was on his journey to visit the sultan, he stayed overnight in an inn, where he

Sunday Soundbite for March 26, 2023

Greg Friedman, OFM March 26, 2023

Fifth Sunday in Lent Cycle AMarch 26, 2023 Some years ago in a homily, I told of standing at the bedside of a priest-friend who

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Reinventing Ourselves

Diane M. Houdek March 25, 2023

“But some asked, ‘Surely the Messiah does not come from Galilee, does he?’” (John 7:40). We know that, although he spent much time in Assisi,

A Safe Place for Ukrainian Schoolchildren

Jay Copp March 25, 2023

Many Ukrainian students and their families have fled war and trauma. St. Nicholas Cathedral School in Chicago greets these newcomers with open arms and hearts.