Church guide

Mend a quarrel. Search out a forgotten friend. Dismiss suspicion and replace it with trust. Share some treasure. Give a soft answer. Keep a promise. Find the time. Forgo a grudge. Forgive an enemy. Listen. Apologize if you were wrong. Try to understand. Examine your demands on others. Think first of someone else. Appreciate, be kind, be gentle. Laugh a little more. Deserve confidence. Express your gratitude. Gladden the heart of a child. Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth. Worship God. Speak your love. Speak it again. Speak it still again. Speak it still once again. ~On This Day...anonymous author #intentionaldiscipleship #wednesdaydiscipleship #growingdisciples #archdioceseofchicago

But I don’t have time for prayer. If we value our relationship with God, then we will commit our time to Him. Did you know that if you took 3/4 cup of beans and 3/4 cup of rice, you could fit them both in just one cup? Only if you put the beans in first! Then the individual grains of rice can fall between the cracks of the beans and take up less space in 1 cup. Similarly, if we make prayer a top priority- if we pour it in first, the other essential things will somehow still get done. “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well.” Matthew 6:33 Excerpts from Into His Likeness by Dr. Edward Sri. #intentionaldiscipleship #growingdisciples #wednesdaydiscipleship #archdioceseofchicago

We are called to be a channel of God’s love to the world. How do we become this channel of love? WITH prayer, THROUGH prayer and IN prayer. When we pray, we get closer to God. As St. Mother Teresa said, “Prayer is nothing but that oneness with Christ. Christ prays in me, Christ thinks in me, Christ looks through my eyes, Christ speaks through my words, Christ works with my hands, Christ walks with my feet, Christ loves with my heart.” #intentionaldiscipleship #wednesdaydiscipleship #growingdisciples #archdioceseofchicago

Has a friend or family member ever said to you, “I am spiritual but I don’t need a church?” Hopefully you can find fellowship and friendship here at St. Francis de Sales Church where we can run the race together! As Proverbs 27:17 states, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” This fellowship of Church keeps us on track, strengthens us in our most noble pursuits, makes us better and continually rekindles the fire of our faith. Excerpts from “Into His Likeness “ by Dr. Edward Sri #intentionaldiscipleship #wednesdaydiscipleship #growingdisciples #archdioceseofchicago

Amazing Signs, Amazing Grace! Many seekers want to see signs from God. Our sacraments are real Grace-filled encounters with Christ. From the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist to His forgiveness in Reconciliation, we can draw closer to him and receive grace- peace, strength, comfort, LOVE- through the Sacraments. The Eucharist is the most profound union we can have with our God here on earth! And Reconciliation is where Jesus meets us in the valley of humility to free us and heal us. Scripture promises, “Seek and you shall find.” SEEK HIM! Excerpts from Into His Likeness by Dr. Edward Sri #intentionaldiscipleship #growingdisciples #wednesdaydiscipleship #archdioceseofchicago

What we put in our mind matters. What we put in our mind changes us. Think about what you read, what TV shows and movies you watch, what social media sites you frequent, what thoughts occupy your mind... Consider what Saint Paul wrote in Philippians 4:8— whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. ~ from Into His Likeness Dr. Edward Sri. #intentionaldiscipleship #growingdisciples #wednesdaydiscipleship #archdioceseofchicago

Did you know that Jubilee Garden has its own FB page?!?! Make sure to go give them a like and share! www.facebook.com/SFdSJubileeGarden/

Jesus forgives us! More importantly, He wants to change us. He can remove our blindness to sin. But do we really want to be healed? Are you attached to a sin? Does it require too much work to uproot it? Jesus wants us to want to change. God works profound little miracles in souls who seek to live in His eternal image. His grace accomplishes what we can’t do by ourselves. He really can transform us. Ask Him. ~from Into His Likeness by Dr Edward Sri. #intentionaldiscipleship #wednesdaydiscipleship #growingdisciples #archdioceseofchicago

There’s a reason that Satan is called the “accuser.” He wants us to be ashamed of our sins and think we can’t be forgiven. Jesus always stands ready to give us endless second chances. The heart of discipleship is forgiveness, as Jesus forgives us. Try to live like Christ even as we fall short of the mark. Through repentance we encounter God‘s eternal love and forgiveness and are then called to forgive others. ~From Into His Likeness by Dr Edward Sri. #intentionaldiscipleship #wednesdaydiscipleship #growingdisciples #archdioceseofchicago

We are hosting our first Theology on Tap event on Monday, July 15! For those ages 18-39, join us for an evening with our speaker, Joe Paolelli as he presents on the Reasons to Believe! Doors open at 6pm at the Farmhouse on North in Barrington. Make sure to bring a friend!

You are God‘s beloved child. He DELIGHTS in you. Believe it! Mother Teresa said “open your heart to be loved by Him just as you are. He will do the rest.” Deeply encountering God’s love changes everything! It gives you a solid foundation. You see the truth about yourself- that you are lovable and have value. You see the truth about God- that He loves you and wants a relationship with you. You realize your identity is based on God’s love, not on what you do or what others think of you. Ask for the grace of a personal encounter with Him. He wants to have it with you. Based on Into His Likeness by Dr. Ed Sri. #intentionaldiscipleship #growingdisciples #wednesdaydiscipleship #archdioceseofchicago

You are God‘s beloved child. He DELIGHTS in you. Believe it! Mother Teresa said “open your heart to be loved by Him just as you are. He will do the rest.” Deeply encountering God’s love changes everything! It gives you a solid foundation. You see the truth about yourself- that you are lovable and have value. You see the truth about God- that He loves you and wants a relationship with you. You realize your identity is based on God’s love, not on what you do or what others think of you. Ask for the grace of a personal encounter with Him. He wants to have it with you. Based on Into His Likeness by Dr. Ed Sri. #intentionaldiscipleship #growingdisciples #wednesdaydiscipleship #archdioceseofchicago

Sorry for the inconvenience but the power has been lost during the storm! No 5pm Mass tonight!

How long does it take to be holy, to be an intentional disciple? Months? Years? A lifetime? Yes- it’s a journey. It requires patience and hope; your heart must sense how much God loves you. If we measure our spiritual advances, we come up short. Our pride is hurt. Don’t count your achievements. Count your blessings. Fall into God’s heart. Be lifted up by His grace. He loves you just as you are, not for what you do. God is waiting to lead you, move you and shape you. ~from Into His Likeness by Dr. Edward Sri. #intentionaldiscipleship #growingdisciples #wednesdaydiscipleship #archdioceseofchicago

Join the Knights and the 789’s with the Josh Goodman Band supporting our veterans through the #garysinesefoundation this Saturday, June 29!!!! #archdioceseofchicago #knightsofcolumbus3954 #knightsofcolumbus #joshgoodmanmusic Tickets available at rocktheknights.eventbrite.com

thank you to everyone who came out for the Alpha DayAway yesterday! The Holy Spirit was totally set a fire 🔥 #tryalpha #archdioceseofchicago #growingdisciples #intentionaldiscipleship Josh Goodman Music

The Spirit transforms us and we become more like Jesus. 2Cor 3:18 Alpha Day Away @stfrancislz #tryalpha #tryalphachicago #growingdisciples #archdioceseofchicago #intentionaldiscipleship