Peace! People often ask what we do for “fun.” Perhaps there is a misconception that religious and priests say “no” to the good things life has to offer. It is true that as Franciscans penance is essential to our life of on-going conversion and our relationship with God is our top priority. That being said,…
Category: FE Reflections
April Happenings
Peace! In addition to our usual opportunities to pray and serve (like the First Saturday Food Give Away, our Senior Program, youth programs and Community Dinner) we welcomed the Chicago Nun Run, attended a special event at Kelly Hall in support of the youth programs and welcomed volunteers from St. Clement Parish for a service…
Italy Christmas Pilgrimage!
Peace! From December 26, 2013 to January 3, 2014, Fr. Bob, Sr. Kate, Sr. Alicia and Sr. Stephanie went on pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome. Joining us were Sr. Kate’s parents, Tim and Jane, our friends Carole, Sr. Joanne and Fr. Diego (a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago studying in Rome). With Fr. Diego’s…
Christmas on the West Side!
Peace! When we planned for our neighborhood Christmas celebration, we trusted that the Lord would provide all we needed to help make Christmas beautiful for our friends. We also knew we needed to help bring the Gospel to life, so that all of us–Franciscans, volunteers and neighbors–would bear in mind the real reason why we…
Spiritual Motherhood
Peace! Sr. Alicia recently contributed to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend’s “My Year of Faith” blog, writing on Spiritual Motherhood, which is essential to the identity of every women, including religious sisters. You can read the post by clicking here.
An Autum Full of Joy
Peace! We had a great summer here at Our Lady of the Angels, and are now preparing for many exciting events this Fall! The Oak Park Symphony Orchestra will play a lovely concert for our neighbors on Sunday September 23rd. Team OLA will take on the Chicago Marathon Course Sunday October 7th! We have 40…
Summer in the City
Peace!! Summer is gearing up here on the West Side, and we are excited to share our faith and joy with our neighbors and those who will visit us these next few months. This week we are hosting a Bible Camp for the kids in our neighborhood. We hope, in the Spirit of St. Francis,…
Sr. Kate Featured in Xavier Magazine
Blessed Lent! All is going well here on the West Side . . . staying focused on what the Lord has entrusted to our Franciscan community. By His providence, the Church project is nearly complete! Father Bob has been preaching Lenten Missions in the area, and we continue to serve the bodily and spiritual needs…