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Hello CMCS Men, we hope you are doing well! At Catholic Men Chicago Southland (CMCS), we aim to foster personal holiness and support men, husbands, and fathers in embodying true Catholic manhood by centering our lives around Jesus Christ. We are thrilled to present these engaging topics to you. Enjoy! -- The CMCS Team |
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Catholic Man Moment Message
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Click the button below to watch this week's Sunday Gospel reflection for September 14, 2025 - Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. |
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Gospel
John 3:13-17
Jesus said to Nicodemus:
"No one has gone up to heaven
except the one who has come down from heaven, the Son of Man.
And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert,
so must the Son of Man be lifted up,
so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life."
For 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.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,
but that the world might be saved through him.
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Photo: Symbols - Jesus With Us - Photo of Catholic Relics in Hands - Copyright 2010 Frank J Casella - frankjcasella.pixels.com |
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Br Frank J Casella, CMCS Executive Director |
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From the writings of Saint Augustine, we've all come to understand that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. However, I have never encountered an explanation as compelling as these words: |
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Jesus said: "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life." He meant: It is by me that you come; it is to me that you come; and it is in me that you remain. How do you wish to go? I am the Way. Where do you wish to go? I am the Truth. Where do you wish to remain? I am the Life. Christ as God is the homeland where we are going. Christ as Man is the Way we must travel.
- Christian Doctrine 1, 34
PRAYER: O Lord, my God, you alone do I love; you alone do I follow; you alone do I seek. You alone am I prepared to serve.
- Soliloquies 1, 15
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Explore our inspiration blog featuring support, encouragement, and Catholic information related to our mission of fostering Catholic Men. |
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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 to children and the family.
CMCS is a Catholic Apostolate of Bishop Mark Bartisic, and founded in 2004 by Bishop Emeritus Joseph N. Perry, Deacon John Rangel, and (Executive Director) Frank J Casella.
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This newsletter is making Catholic men holy again.
Forward it to the men at your parish - they can sign up here today. |
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Catholic Men Chicago Southland
Apostolate of Most Reverend Mark Bartosic
Executive Director, Frank J Casella
Phone calls by appointment via email.
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