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August 30
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
8-30-15
For the past decade or so, we have been hearing a good deal about “alternative energy sources.” Most of the commentary has centered around wind and solar energy sources, but there are others as well. In the Western and Southern States of our country you see many ... Read More »
August 23
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
8-23-15
This Sunday is a truly special day in the Archdiocese of Chicago, for Archbishop Blasé J. Cupich will receive the pallium from Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. On the occasion of this event the Archdiocese has asked each parish to publish the ... Read More »
August 16
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
8-16-15
Last weekend I was speaking with a lady from Philadelphia who had come to Sunday Mass. After she mentioned that this was her first time in Chicago and therefore the first time she had come to St. Peter’s, I commented to her that her City of Brotherly ... Read More »
August 9
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
8-09-15
Someone told me the other day about a friend of his whose idea of a great vacation is to go to a beach with several books and then relax to take in the sun, the water, and whatever that authors bring to mind. I have to admit ... Read More »
August 2
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
8-02-15
As this month of August is beginning, it becomes all too clear that the Synod on the Family in Rome is only two months away. Not too long ago it seemed that the Synod was still far into the future, but it will be here before we ... Read More »
July 26
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
7-26-15
One of the comments I receive on a regular basis from people who visit St. Peter’s is the lament of parents who tell me about their adult children who no longer regularly practice their Catholic faith, at least when that applies to going to church regularly on ... Read More »
July 19
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
7-19-15
All too frequently the South Side of Chicago is featured on various newscasts in the city of Chicago. It seems that so often the focus of these reports are either about the high percentage of unemployment, the number of murders and shootings that occur in those neighborhoods, ... Read More »
July 12
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
7-12-15
It has now been several weeks since the publication of Pope Francis’ latest encyclical entitled Laudato Si’, or in English, Praise Be to You, echoing the first words of Francis of Assisi’s great poem speaking of the wonders of God’s creation. Certainly the encyclical has received a ... Read More »
July 5
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
7-05-15
This weekend is probably one of the most looked forward to and readily celebrated among all the federal holidays on our national calendar. Partially because it appears in the middle of the summer with all the possibilities of spending time at the beach or in one of ... Read More »
June 28
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
6-28-15
The General Chapter of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), who staff St. Peter’s, has recently concluded in Assisi after meeting for four weeks. During this time the Provincial Ministers from around the world listen to reports from the various Offices in the headquarters in Rome, elect ... Read More »