The Canons Regular of St. John Cantius joyfully welcomed Br. Donovan Utz, Br. Ryan, and Br. Bobby Olson into the Novitiate at Solemn Vespers on the Feast of St. John Cantius. This important moment marks the beginning of a new and focused stage of formation in their vocational journey.
Learn more about our new novices:
https://t.co/oAKw4JJ5G5
Contemplation of divine things and assiduous union with God in prayer is to be the first and foremost duty” of members of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius. —Constitutions
Photo from: St. Peter's Church in Volo, IL. https://t.co/9B9LzkMfta
"But the Mass is also a serious, solemn moment, filled with reverence. May your posture, your silence, the dignity of your service, the beauty of the liturgy, the order and majesty of the gestures, help lead the faithful into the sacred grandeur of the mystery” - Pope Leo XIV
The sacrament of Penance plays an especially prominent role in the pastoral ministry of the Canons as a rich source of grace, particularly for those approaching the Eucharist.
“Every care should be taken to ensure that the simple beauty of the rites expresses the value of worship... As Saint Augustine said, ‘beauty is nothing but love, and love is life.’” —Pope Leo XIV
The first-ever English biography of St. John Cantius has been released!
Written by our own Rev. Dennis Kolinski, SJC, Saint John Cantius: The Good Teacher offers an inspiring portrait of the patron whose example continues to guide our community.
Order yours today: https://t.co/I6N53zMi8m
St. John Cantius, pray for us! Today the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius celebrate the feast of our beloved patron.
In 1676 Pope Clement XIII declared that the Master from Kenty be a canonized Saint of the Roman Catholic Church.
“The Vesper Hymn of St. John Cantius” — an insightful article by Gregory DiPippo on New Liturgical Movement explores the rich tradition of our hymnody and the living legacy of our patron, St. John Cantius.
Read it here: https://t.co/3TZxEkxaab
Why the Story Behind ‘Broken Mary’ Film Will Touch Your Heart
‘The beautiful part about film is there are so many themes — of redemption, or faith, or rediscovering your faith, or forgiving yourself, or forgiving others.’⤵️
https://t.co/vZMt6UiilF
Eternal rest grant unto Charlie Kirk, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.
Amen.
"God dwells in our midst, in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar." —St. Maximilian Kolbe
Our seminarians carried the canopy for Our Lord at the opening of the academic year at @MundeleinSem.
“Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin too much. You can never love her more than Jesus did.” – St. Maximilian Kolbe
Fr. Nathan crowns the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima at St. Peter's Church, Volo.
On this feast of St. John the Baptist, and birthday of our patron, St. John Cantius. we welcomed three new postulants into our community: Bobby Olson, Ryan Ruddy, and Donovan Utz.
As St. John the Baptist said, "I must decrease, that He may increase." May their lives become a joyful offering to Christ and His Church.
"Either men anchor themselves on Christ and His Church... or they live their lives apart from Him.. The result can only be confusion in their lives, bitterness in their relations with one another, and the savage threat of war." —Pope St. John XXIII, Oct. 11, 1962
Please pray for Dcn. Kevin as he prepares for his upcoming ordination this Saturday, May 17th.
For the details of the ordination and his first Mass: https://t.co/nkqoZIVHbO