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“Everything Must Be Fulfilled”

This Sunday’s Gospel is the continuation of the story of the appearance of Jesus to two disciples on their way from Jerusalem to Emmaus. They thought that after their Teacher

Alleluia, Christ Is Risen!

“Christ is risen” – this is the Eastern Christians’ greeting that will sound on the Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection and throughout the Easter Season. The person greeted in this

Entering Holy Week with Jesus

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, also called Palm Sunday, represents the gate through which we enter Holy Week (also called Great Week). This is a time in which we

Jesus is Real and Present to Us

Last Sunday, our parish witnessed an extraordinary event: a live play of the Passion of Jesus Christ presented by a Polish theater group from the Chicago area. This is the

God’s Rescue Mission

In the narthex of our church, you can see a beautiful and mysterious painting of the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a copy of a fresco (a painting on fresh

God Has Created Us in His Likeness and Image

The Sistine Chapel is the highlight of the Vatican Museums in Rome and attracts millions of visitors every year. It is no surprise, since the chapel contains the famous frescoes

What is the purpose of the Mass?

In the last letter, we dealt with the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, and who and why can receive it. Today, I would like to continue this subject

Who Can Receive Holy Communion?

In our church, like in many Catholic churches, priests remind participants at a funeral Mass that although visitors who belong to various Christian denominations or other religions are welcomed, only

“Joy to the World,” Brothers and Sisters! I repeat — “Joy to the World”!

It is with these words of the Christmas carol which we sing at the conclusion of the Christmas Mass that I would like to greet you this Christmas. The carol

Rediscover the Power of Advent

This Sunday we enter the season of Advent – the next Advent in our life. Again, God calls us to embrace a sacred time of anticipation and reflection. Advent, derived