Meditations
Respect Life Video Series: Reducing Gun Violence
October 25, 2021
Drawing on their experiences in parish ministry, Fathers Joe Uecker and Mike Goode lead a lively discussion on how to reduce gun violence. If you couldn’t join the presentation, you can now watch the video.
Respect Life Video Series: Abolish the Death Penalty
October 20, 2021
“Why do we kill people who kill people to show that killing people is wrong?” is the question Jean Swymeler asked to begin her presentation on abolishing the death penalty during the third session of the Renewal Centers’ October discussion series on respect life issues. Then Connie Swymeler described her personal conversion to opposing the death penalty.
Respect Life Video Series: Mothers Who Lost Children to Violence
October 12, 2021
In the second of our five-week study session on deepening our awareness of the meaning of “respect for life,” Precious Blood Sr. Donna from the Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation introduces us to two women who lost their sons to violence of Chicago streets.
Respect Life Video Series: Elder Abuse Awareness
October 6, 2021
In the first of our five-week study session on deepening our awareness of the meaning of “respect for life,” we meet Julie Kuzera and Nanna Cross of the Jane Addams Senior Caucus in Chicago, who are activists in the cause of exposing and preventing elder abuse.
Doggie Treats for St. Francis Feast Day
October 1, 2021
By Lucia Ferrara
October 4 is the Feast of St. Francis. Honor the saint by making these pumpkin-banana doggie treats and donating to your local animal shelter or animal rescue sanctuary.
September Taizé: Prayers for the New School Year
September 3, 2021
We gather to pray that Christ the Teacher will send the Holy Spirit for this new school year. We need the Holy Spirit not just in our classrooms, but in our daily circles of activity: in family life, at work, at church and in our social activities. Come, Holy Spirit, come.
Taizé for August: Uniting Divided Communities
August 24, 2021
We gather in August to pray for unity in this time of discord in our communities. We will pray for unity and recommit to reconciliation.
Cooking & Spirituality: Home-made Ice Cream
July 15, 2021
What summertime treat can you imagine that is better than ice cream? This home-made, extra creamy ice cream with fresh fruit doubles the deliciousness. No ice or ice cream machines needed.
Taizé for July: For healing and renewal
July 2, 2021
The Renewal Center resumed in-person programming on July 1 with an ecumenical service in the Taizé style. The theme of the evening was Prayers for Healing and Renewal.
Friendship Bread Part 2: Cinnamon & Sugar Bread
June 30, 2021
By Lucia Ferrara
Ten days ago, we made Amish Friendship Bread starter. Now it's time to put that starter to use by making two loaves of Cinnamon & Sugar Bread. You will also have enough starter leftover to give to friends and keep the circle unbroken.