May 27, 2018 – The Most Holy Trinity “When they all saw Jesus, they worshiped, but they doubted.” (The Gospel of St. Matthew, ch. 28) Dear Friends, On This Trinity Sunday, I find myself drawn to always try to “explain” the dogma of a God who is One God and…

April 29, 2018 – Fifth Sunday of Easter “Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.” (1 John) Dear Friends, There was a movement years ago called “Catholic Action.” The spirit of it was exactly in line with Christ’s exhortation to us that we…

March 25th, 2018 – Palm Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord ENCOUNTER CHICAGO: Sharing Our Lenten Journey This weekend, we look at a story much closer to home because a part of the Rice Bowl collection goes to support local programming. We look today at our neighbors to the…

Second Sunday of Lent – February 25, 2018 ENCOUNTER LENT: Sharing the Journey with CESIA Cesia Lea Gomez is from the rural town of Somoto, Nicaragua, close to the Honduran border. Although it is a beautiful farming community, there are few job opportunities for young people, especially women. Many leave…

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 28, 2018 “In imitation of our Master, we Christians are called to confront the poverty of our brothers and sisters, to touch it, to make it our own and to take practical steps to alleviate it.” (Pope Francis) Dear Friends,