“EMBER DAYS” IN ADVENT
By Alex Hill, Director of Music and Liturgy During most of her history, the Church has taught her faithful the principle of “fasting before feasting.” We see this at work
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VIRTUES OF COMMUNITY LIFE: PART 2
“A voice of one crying out in the desert: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be
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AAMEN ESSAY CONTEST WINNER #3: JULIA BIERSACK
“We should welcome all people, not send them away.” (-Tolton) In 1854, Father Augustus Tolton was born into slavery. His life was filled with discrimination and neglect, but he never
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VIRTUES OF COMMUNITY LIFE PART 1 (FATHER’S FAITH NOTES: NOVEMBER 28, 2021)
During this sacred season, I would like to offer a series of reflections on the virtues of community life: mutual love, respect, and support. This topic is one that seems
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AAMEN ESSAY WINNER #2: ADDISON HIGH
On July 24, 1990, the National Back Catholic Clergy Caucus of the United States designated November as Black Catholic History Month to celebrate the long history and proud heritage of
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EUCHARIST AS THANKSGIVING
As we look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving Day, it is good to remember that, as Catholics, giving thanks is not just an occasional practice but the core of who we
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Consumer versus Communion (Father’s Faith Notes: November 14, 2021)
We were blessed by the presence and preaching last weekend of Fr. Gerard Jordan, who spoke on Sunday evening about the remarkable life and story of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton.
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AAMEN ESSAY WINNER #1: Coco Rahm
On July 24, 1990, the National Back Catholic Clergy Caucus of the United States designated November as Black Catholic History Month to celebrate the long history and proud heritage of
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MEET JEAN COSTA!
This weekend, we’re highlighting Jean Costa and her family! Jean is a long-time parishioner of St. Michael’s, a spiritual director, a published author, and a woman of powerful faith. You
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PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS: FATHER’S FAITH NOTES – NOVEMBER 7, 2021
This week the Church celebrates National Vocations Awareness Week, which is dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life. As with many such celebrations, setting aside a
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