Mundelein’s Breviary
Museums display items not only of beauty, but also items of history and use. This breviary was owned and used by Cardinal Mundelein. A gift…
Paluch Lecture – Spring 2025
On February 13, 2025, Dr. Harold D. Horell, the Margaret and Chester Paluch Chair of Theology at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake…
Fall 2023/Winter 2024 Vol. 62:1
The Holy Spirit at Work in the Church: Theoretical and Practical Dimensions
A Seminary Ice Cream Parlour
A seminary ice cream parlour? Who wouldn’t want that? Culver’s is nice, but wandering into an on-campus establishment would be even nicer. Perhaps we should…
Flowers from the Holy Land, Jerusalem
If you take a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, you will likely find a book in the shops called Flowers from the Holy Land, usually…
Free Day
As we wrap up our pilgrimage in Venice, we were given a free day to choose between taking the train to visit the basilica of St. Anthony in Padua or taking a slow day to roam in Venice.
The Floating City
After arriving just outside of Venice last night, we set out today to see The Floating City. The group set out after breakfast, taking a ferry across the Laguna Veneta to Venice Island.
Holy Relics
The holy relics in the Catholic faith lift up the mind to prayer. Feehan Memorial Library has many of these relics both in the museum and now on display in McEssy Theological Resource Center.
Retreat Days
Advent is a time of waiting and preparing ourselves for the coming of our King, Christ Jesus. This season’s liturgies use many of the writings from the prophets that reflect the deep yearning of the people of God for their long-awaited Messiah.
Francis and Francis
As we approach the beginning of our silent retreat, I am filled with great gratitude for all the experiences and people we have encountered along this journey. We have travelled through Turkey, a non-Christian land, following St. Paul in his various journeys and visits to the churches in the region.
Who is behind all of this?
In a city full of sacred buildings, some churches stand out with their beauty, and one of them is the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, which was the first on our schedule today because we wanted to celebrate the holy Mass there.
A Joyful Celebration: Sounds of the Season Christmas Concert 2024
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake’s Mundelein Seminary was filled with…
All Roads Lead to Rome
Throughout our pilgrimage, many of us have pondered what the end goal of such a journey would be for us. Most pilgrimages have a single destination; Lourdes, Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, etc. But our road has led us across three countries and a dozen different holy sites.
Finding Christ in Our Suffering
I have always been drawn to the suffering Christ. Perhaps it is because in our suffering, He always draws nearer to us, never allowing a moment of it to pass without His presence. In our moments of pain and sorrow, Christ holds us more closely.
The Airport Chronicles – From Athens to Rome
Finally, we arrived at the eternal city, Rome! As I settle into my new room for the next four days I recall our previous day of travel from Athens International Airport to the Fiumicino airport in Italy. Oddly enough, life’s transitions are often like a journey through an airport—filled with bustling crowds, moments of waiting, moments of uncertainty, and glimpses of something greater on the horizon.