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Is Love Blind?

Submitted by Fr. Brendan on Mon, 04/04/2011 - 8:37am.
The blind man in today’s gospel was touched by Jesus, the light of the world. He needed Jesus in order to see. How have we been led by the Light of the World? How has Jesus helped us to see?
 
Where does blindness fit into dating or marriage?

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We are Family, Transformed by our Experience of the Living Christ

Submitted by Fr. Brendan on Wed, 03/23/2011 - 4:18pm.
The reading about Jesus’ Transfiguration in the Gospel of today’s mass contains several elements which will help us in our Lenten reflections. Jesus, accompanied by Peter, James and John, ascends the mountain. 
 
Suddenly, “he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light.” Then, Moses and Elijah appeared with him. Peter reacted by telling Jesus: “Lord, it is good that we are here.

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Lent has Begun: Time to Change and Celebrate Christ’s Life!

Submitted by Fr. Chuck on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 12:28pm.
After his baptism by John in the river Jordan, Jesus heard the voice of God, His Father, saying, “You are my son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” In that moment Jesus probably discovered who he really was and that he was sent by God to be the promised Messiah, the Savior.
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Eating Together is Healthy and Blessed

Submitted by Fr. Chuck on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 12:16pm.
In the Hispanic community, family is a priority.  Hispanics pride themselves on valuing family as the most important part of their lives. Many people make tremendous sacrifices for their family, and they are most troubled when problems divide their families.
 
Today Jesus teaches us to think about what is most important in our lives.  It is not money nor food nor clothing.  He urges us to seek first the “Kingdom of God”  and all else will be added.
 
Our families are under constant attack in our society.

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Opening the Doors Between Church and the World

Submitted by Eric on Tue, 04/07/2009 - 4:22pm.

Many churches are blessed with beautiful gardens, trimmed lawns, long pathways.  At St. Pius V things are a little different.  When you walk out our church’s front door you arrive immediately on busy Ashland Avenue, with the bustle of people and the noise of traffic.  You are in the heart of a busy city.

This is a vivid reminder that the faith we celebrate in the comfort and familiarity of the church demands that we bring it to the community.  Our church is warm and welcoming.  The street can be cold and harsh.  How can we connect our two worlds?

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Unique and Inspiring Celebration of Good Friday at St. Pius V

Submitted by Fr. Chuck on Thu, 04/02/2009 - 11:33am.

Many St. Pius V parishioners will participate in the Living Way of the Cross on Good Friday (April 10) in the Pilsen neighborhood.

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The Sacrament of Reconciliation as a Celebration of God's Love and Forgiveness

Submitted by Fr. Chuck on Mon, 03/23/2009 - 10:25pm.
At St. Pius V we will celebrate Communal Reconciliation this Saturday, March 28, at 6:30 pm.  Everyone is invited.
After the Second Vatican Council, the Catholic Church changed the name of the Sacrament of Penance, also known as Confession, to the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  Church leaders wanted to emphasize the sacrament's purpose of reconciling us to God, restoring our relation with the God of love; a relation which has been broken by our sin.
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