One of the experts in Mission reflection in the Catholic tradition is Fr. Anthony Gittens, CSSp. He is an inspirational as well as powerful writer who has a number of excellent books that belong in every mission library. I would like to share with you some of his thoughts this day. This particular passage is … Continue reading A Presence that Disturbs →

Appearing at Faith Promise Dinner 2019 "Mariachi Matters is an after school music education program for youth that teaches basic music fundamentals and Mariachi ensemble performance. It first began in September of 2011, with the help of Mariachi veteran, Romeoville resident and current artistic director, Juan Cervantes, whose goal and dream was to see the … Continue reading Special Musical Guests – Mariachi Matters! →

Faith Promise Dinner - Special Guest Speaker, Edwina Gately Edwina’s life has been described by Publisher’s Weekly as “fascinating – an exceptional blend of contemplation and action”. Her journey has led her to teaching in Africa, founding the Volunteer Missionary Movement (VMM), sojourning in the Sahara Desert, spending nine months of prayer in a trailer … Continue reading Edwin Gately – Faith Promise Special Guest Speaker →