Vision: To Cultivate the Spiritual Growth of Catholic Men in the Chicago Southland |
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The CMCS Mission: Catholic Men Chicago Southland (CMCS) is engaged in fostering holy and courageous men and proclaiming the importance of husbands and fathers.
CMCS is a Catholic Apostolate of Bishop Mark Bartosic, founded in 2004 by Most Reverend Joseph N. Perry, Deacon John Rangel, and Mr. Frank J Casella. |
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Catholic Man Moment Message
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Click the button below to watch this week's Sunday Gospel reflection: |
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Ordinary Time: October 19th, 2025
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 18:1-8: God will secure the rights of his chosen ones who call out to him.
Gospel - Luke 18:1-8
Jesus told his disciples a parable
about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary.
He said, "There was a judge in a certain town
who neither feared God nor respected any human being.
And a widow in that town used to come to him and say,
'Render a just decision for me against my adversary.'
For a long time the judge was unwilling, but eventually he thought,
'While it is true that I neither fear God nor respect any human being,
because this widow keeps bothering me
I shall deliver a just decision for her
lest she finally come and strike me.'"
The Lord said, "Pay attention to what the dishonest judge says.
Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones
who call out to him day and night?
Will he be slow to answer them?
I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily.
But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?"
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**Lesson from the Bible: The Power of Persistent Prayer**
Hey everyone,
This Sunday's Gospel is from the book of Luke (Lk 18:1-14) and it's talking about the importance of persistent prayer.
The passage says that prayer is crucial for staying true to your faith and avoiding **apostasy** (when you stop believing or following your faith). It's like a reminder to keep asking and seeking God's help, even if it takes time or if you don't see immediate results.
Here's the passage in a nutshell:
"Always pray and never give up. If you pray, you will receive what you ask for, and if you don't give up, you will get it." - Luke 18:1-8
I think this is a valuable lesson for all of us, whether we're religious or not. It's a reminder to stay committed to our goals and values, and to keep working towards what we want to achieve.
What do you think about the importance of persistent prayer? Do you have any experiences with prayer or perseverance that you'd like to share?
**Share your thoughts in the comments below!**
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Bishop Bartosic's Catholic Men's Mass and Message |
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Most Reverend Mark Bartosic |
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CMCS Event:
Join us in extending a warm welcome to the Most Reverend Mark Bartosic, our new Vicar for Vicariate VI in the Chicago Archdiocese, and Episcopal Liaison for CMCS. Please mark your calendars for Saturday morning, November 15, 2025, at St. Anne Church and Sweeney Hall in Hazel Crest. After Mass there will be a message for men from Bishop Bartosic, plus him getting to know you and CMCS. https://forum.cmcsmen.net
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Bishop Mark Bartosic with the CMCS cofounders, (L) Deacon John Rangel and (R) Mr. Frank J Casella. (Photo by Richard Mantoan). |
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Catholic Men Chicago Southland
Apostolate of Most Reverend Mark Bartosic
Executive Director, Frank J Casella
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