St John Cantius

A diverse Catholic church in the heart of Chicago staffed by @CanonsRegular. Restoring the Sacred through the Sacraments, Liturgies, Music, Art, and Culture.

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“Every one of us needs half an hour of prayer each day, except when we are busy - then we need an hour.” - St. Thomas More

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“No human tongue can enumerate the favors that trace back to the Sacrifice of the Mass. The sinner is reconciled with God; the just man becomes more upright; sins are wiped away; vices are uprooted; virtue and merit increase; and the devil’s schemes are frustrated.” – St. Lawrence Justinian

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A dogma is given to Christians: that bread passes into flesh, and wine into blood.

What you do not grasp, what you do not see, courageous faith confirms, beyond the order of things.
- Lauda Sion

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God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.

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Blessed Trinity Sunday

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“I want eternity. I was born for greater things.” – St. Stanislaus

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Join us on Friday, June 19th for the Sacred Voices Concert — an evening of transcendent sacred music in St. John Cantius.

Presented in collaboration with the Bartolucci Foundation, this concert will feature a rich and moving program celebrating the great tradition of sacred choral music and the beauty of the Church’s musical heritage.

We hope you will join us for what promises to be a prayerful and unforgettable evening.

For more details and to reserve tickets: https://t.co/GfDVa7NbYs

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"Little things done out of love, are those that charm the Heart of Christ" - St. Therese of Lisieux

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Corpus Christi Procession 1910
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Experience a rare and extraordinary evening of music performed by Sacred Voices, the Choir of the Cardinal Bartolucci Foundation.

Direct from Rome, these distinguished musicians from Roman and Vatican Choirs bring the timeless tradition of Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony—music that has resonated for centuries within the walls of the Vatican

Learn More: https://t.co/WSS8DYYodm

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Celebrate the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus at St. John Cantius this year.

Mass followed by our outdoor Eucharistic Procession will take place on Sunday, June 7th at 11:00am. The Resurrection Choir and Orchestra will provide the music for this beautiful Mass.

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On the solemnity of Pentecost, Catholics have the opportunity to gain a plenary indulgence by praying the hymn “Veni Creator Spiritus”

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Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.

Blessed Pentecost from St. John Cantius
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Like the Easter Vigil, or the "Mother of all Vigils according to St. Augustine, the Pentecost vigil includes an extended number of readings and texts within its liturgy. The usefulness and beauty of these vigils are grander than they seem, reflecting on a particular aspect of the Paschal mystery — the Life, Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Christ, as well as the descent of the Holy Spirit — in this case, focusing on the last of these mysteries, and more generally on the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church.

The Pentecost Vigil at St. John Cantius will begin at 9:00pm on Saturday, May 23rd.

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Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.

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First Holy Communion at St. John Cantius.

"The Eucharist is the sacrament of love" - St. Thomas Aquinas

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Pentecost roses will fall after Mass this weekend🌹

Saturday after the Vigil Mass at 9:00pm
Sunday after the 9:00am, 11:00am, 12:30pm and 5:00pm Masses

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Join us on Saturday, May 23rd at 9:00 PM for the Vigil of Pentecost.

We will gather and pray with Mary and the Apostles in the “upper room,” as they await the Holy Spirit.

Just as the Easter Vigil is a powerful celebration of the beginning of the Easter season, the Vigil of Pentecost can be a powerful conclusion. This vigil brings to life a rich and full celebration of the mystery of Pentecost. The mystery of God, through whom Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, call us into a deeper communion, one that transforms us, allowing the Spirit of God to burn brighter in our lives.

Learn More about the Pentecost Vigil: https://t.co/nlPrU37rGV

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Our students went on retreat to the Shrine of All Saints in preparation for their upcoming Confirmation

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Increase your appreciation for the beauty and richness of the Holy Mass with The Latin Mass Companion, a beautifully illustrated missal that will help you to rediscover the power of the Holy Sacrifice, and equip you to follow the admonitions of Pope St. Pius X and Venerable Pope Pius XII to “Pray the Mass!”

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