Please enjoy Sr. Jess’ reflection on a recent pilgrimage to Italy. Fr. Bob, Sr. Jaime, and Sr. Jess had the great opportunity to go on pilgrimage to Italy during the 2018 Christmas Season. The three Franciscans and two generous benefactors departed on Christmas day in order to celebrate the festivities of the Christmas season in…
Category: FE Reflections
Reflections on Lourdes …
Peace! This past August Sr. Kate and Sr. Alicia were invited to partake in a pilgrimage to France–the main destination was Lourdes! Please enjoy Sr. Kate’s reflections on this incredible opportunity. Be assured that you were in the sisters’ prayers each day of the journey. +++++++ Ave, Ave, Ave Marie! I can still hear these…
First Things … Times Two!
Peace! This year Sr. Alicia had a chance to contribute two essays to First Things‘ blog, First Thoughts! This was certainly a a tremendous blessing for her, as one of her mentors and spiritual fathers, Fr. Ed Oakes, S.J., who passed away on December 6, 2013, was a regular contributor and enthusiast of First Things….
With Love, from Poland!
Peace! This summer Sr. Jess had the opportunity to travel to Poland for World Youth Day, thanks to some generous benefactors. Please enjoy her reflections on the incredible experience! This summer, I was gifted the opportunity to go to Poland for World Youth Day. The three words that will help me distill this beautiful trip…
Happenings on the West Side
Peace! It has been a while since we posted … sorry for the time gap! So much has happened–Final Vows for myself and Sr. Kate, Chopped and everything that went with it (especially all the media coverage), our Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast for 600 guests, Christmas Parties for nearly 1,300 guests … and now we have…
“Being Pro-Life”
Peace! Sr. Alicia was recently featured in a short film, we hope you enjoy it!
Pray for Vocations to our community!
Peace! During this year for Consecrated Life, we are inviting our friends to join us in intentionally praying for new vocations to our community, the Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago. If you are able to commit to praying the following prayer daily, please email us (fevocations@gmail.com) to let us know. We will add you…
Year of Consecrated Life
Peace! The Year of Consecrated Life began on the First Sunday of Advent (November 30, 2014) and will conclude on February 2, 2016 (the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord). During this year, the whole Church is asked to consider the consecrated life (of which the religious life is a part) in a special…