Peace! People often ask what we do for “fun.” Perhaps there is a misconception that religious and priests say “no” to the good things life has to offer. It is true that as Franciscans penance is essential to our life of on-going conversion and our relationship with God is our top priority. That being said,…
Category: Community Life
Italy Christmas Pilgrimage!
Peace! From December 26, 2013 to January 3, 2014, Fr. Bob, Sr. Kate, Sr. Alicia and Sr. Stephanie went on pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome. Joining us were Sr. Kate’s parents, Tim and Jane, our friends Carole, Sr. Joanne and Fr. Diego (a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago studying in Rome). With Fr. Diego’s…
Liberty and Grace
Peace! On August 3rd, our German Shepherd Liberty passed away after a short battle with aggressive cancer. While it was a sad day, we were reminded of the reality that everything is a gift from the Lord, and how grateful to have been given such a good dog for so many years. Two days ago…
Take up your Cross and come, follow Me!
The Franciscans of the Eucharist are a Catholic religious community of men and women serving in Chicago’s West Humboldt Park neighborhood. Our life centers upon our relationship with Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Out of our life of prayer flow our apostolates–service to the poor, Evangelization and teaching. We beleive that if you can’t see…