"God of peace, bring your peace to our violent world:
peace in the hearts of all men and women
and peace among the nations of the earth.
Turn to your way of love
those whose hearts and minds
are consumed with hatred.
God of understanding,
overwhelmed by the magnitude of this tragedy,
we seek your light and guidance
as we confront such terrible events.
Grant that those whose lives were spared
may live so that the lives lost here
may not have been lost in vain."
-Pope Benedict XVI at Ground Zero (2008) ... See MoreSee Less
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Cannon Weaver begins his priestly ministry at the Shrine of Christ the King Sovereign Priest in Chicago! Tu es sacerdos in aeternumA Note from Canon Matthew Weaver this past Sunday...
Dear Faithful,
Only the ineffable beauty of Divine Providence could have arranged this long-awaited homecoming to Chicago! After seven years away from the Shrine, our Holy Infant King has sent me back to where I began my seminary journey, now as His newly-ordained priest.
In thanksgiving for this most august blessing and wishing to share with you the spiritual fruits of your countless prayers and support, I have the honor of offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass here at our Shrine for the first time. Because of this solemn occasion, our most benevolent Holy Mother Church offers each of you the opportunity to gain a Plenary Indulgence under the usual conditions of being in the state of grace, receiving the most Holy Eucharist, having had made a good confession within a week’s time, praying for the Supreme Pontiff, and all this with a firm desire to love God above created things and to never offend Him by sin. Thank you and God love you! ... See MoreSee Less
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Some pictures of yesterday’s ordinationDay 2 of Ordination Pilgrimage in St. Louis ~ Ordinations at St. Francis de Sales Oratory, then visits to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, the Shrine of Saint Joseph, St. Louis Arch, and the Old Cathedral. ... See MoreSee Less
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"O Sacred Heart of Jesus, for whom it is impossible not to have compassion on the afflicted, have pity on us miserable sinners and grant us the grace which we ask of you, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, your tender Mother and ours."
-St. Margaret Mary Alacoque ... See MoreSee Less
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The annual Corpus Christi procession following the 11:30am Mass. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Main Event is happening now at the PFC! Chinese raffle and silent auctions going on now. Live auction begins at 9pm! ... See MoreSee Less
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See you Saturday evening! ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us Sunday April 8 at 3pm for Divine Mercy Sunday Devotions with Abbot Clement. ... See MoreSee Less
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Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from Christ's side, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me. Within Thy wounds hide me. Suffer me not to be separated from Thee. From the malicious enemy defend me. In the hour of my death call me and bid me come unto Thee that I may praise Thee with Thy saints and with Thy angels forever and ever. Amen. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Lord is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! ... See MoreSee Less
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Reaffirming the Faith Adult Education Series (pdf)
