What words would you use to describe your current experience of God? Growing? Frustrated? Disappointing? Fulfilled? Forgiven? Stuck? Struggling? Joyful? Defeated? Exciting? Up and down? Empty? Discouraged? Dutiful? Intimate? Mediocre? Painful? Dynamic? Guilty? Vital? So-so? When have you had moments where you sensed the divine presence – that God was near, or in your heart? […]
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Dear Community of Holy Family, I want to personally share some personal news with you. I received a call this week from Bishop Mark Bartosic that I have been appointed by the cardinal to be the new pastor of St. Mary of the Woods parish in Chicago. I am excited about this new opportunity but will miss
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I believe that we are all excited about the possibility of opening up church soon. That is very understandable and, believe me, I am looking forward to it more than I had even earlier anticipated. However, I want to share a warning with you as well as a word of caution. Certain news stories have
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What’s going to happen? How will we get through this? When will it be over? What will life, the world, the church be like? Is everything going to be ok? My heart, like yours, is troubled by the 20 million job losses and more than 80,000 deaths in the United States alone. My heart is troubled by the pain and hurt
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of our mothers and women who play a motherly role in the life of others. I have come to deeply appreciate the statements, “Give birth” and “Give Life.” They both flow from but are not limited to the physical act of childbirth. The word “give” is a huge part of both
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