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‘What is it?’ – that is what manna literally means. The daily bread given by God to the Israelites during their forty years of wilderness wandering. Manna received its name reportedly from the question the Israelites asked when they first saw it, “What is it?” or “mannu.”

You know it is summertime in Chicago when you encounter road construction around the city. Around the QAS campus you will see scaffolding and other construction equipment. This has been our routine for quite a few years now fixing our aging buildings and restoring areas that have endured the harsh winters of Chicago...

Of all the prophets in the Old Testament, Amos is one of the few who is sent to the northern kingdom of Israel to prophesy. After hearing Jesus say in last Sunday’s gospel “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house” one would expect Amos to have an easier time. Prophets never have an easy time.

A Happy Fourth of July to All!  As we celebrate with cookouts and fireworks along with family and friends let us make it a day of reflection, remembrance and gratitude. May we remind ourselves that the freedom we enjoy comes at a price and does not give us the license to do whatever we want whenever we want but rather to do what we ought to do. 

Last Sunday, at the end of Mass I remarked that ‘I am tempted to say the mask is ended, but I’ll wait.’ This weekend we can do away with masks unless one is not vaccinated...

On June 4th, fifty-nine eighth graders graduated from Queen of All Saints School. What made this graduation ceremony extra special was that all fifty-nine students were present (no quarantines)...

In recognition of their service to the parish community, congratulations to the following 8th grade altar server graduates. May the Lord continue to bless and keep you as you continue to grow in faith during your high school years.

The feast of Corpus Christi is the last Sunday in the long festal period of the liturgical year. It began with Ash Wednesday, reached a pinnacle at Easter and continued through to Pentecost. Next Sunday, we return to Ordinary Time in the Church. This feast of Corpus Christi offers us a moment in which to look back on it all, and to give thanks for it all.

Finally. After years of preparation, fundraising, construction starts, hidden obstacles discovered during construction, smart revisions and hard work, it’s here. Phase III! Let’s review how we got here:

‘Will we ever return to normal?’ – was the question on everyone’s mind as we made our way through the pandemic. With more people vaccinated and the possibility that persons of all ages will also be vaccinated, there is increasing hope that soon we will return to a ‘new’ normal.

Last Pentecost, we received the good news that we were certified by the Archdiocese to begin Phase I of the reopening plan. This year, at Pentecost, we are in the ‘bridge phase’ and are preparing to go back to our ‘pre-covid’ life.

Happy Mother’s Day! Every culture and nation honors mothers in a particular way. It is because we know instinctively the gift of a mother. It is she who carried us in her womb, the first home, before we were offered to our family or to the world. 

There are fewer more nurturing words than “time to eat.” Having someone to care enough to cook a meal to feed body and soul is welcome indeed.

As we continue to bask in Easter joy, please join me in congratulating 120 young people of our parish who were confirmed this past Friday and Saturday...

Most of us are aware of the term ‘Monday morning quarterback’ or have played that role over a cup of coffee or some beverage. The Easter season is somewhat similar for the disciples and for us...

On this long-awaited Easter Sunday, I wish you and your families a blessed Easter...

At the Passover meal, the youngest asks ‘how is this night different from  all other nights?...

We are midway through the season of Lent. It is a good time to take stock of our fidelity to our Lenten promises and strengthen our resolve to be faithful to the end.