Essentially, Lent is an act of prayer. Spread out over 40 days, the church invites us to pray with Jesus on his journey to Calvary. Hopefully, our journey brings us closer to Christ and leaves us changed because of the encounter.
We invite Loyola parents, alumni and friends to join us for our annual Lenten retreat as we enter into this holy season. Each week we will reflect on the lives of different characters from the Passion story through a series of meditations, prayers and contemplative practices. What do their actions tell us about ourselves? What do these characters teach us about our own failings? What do they teach us about our own moments of courage and grace? What can we learn of God’s mercy by walking the road to Calvary with Christ this Lent?
Each session stands alone. Join us for one week, two weeks or all six weeks. Registration is not required.
All Ramblers are invited to share personal, prayerful time with God by participating in the ancient practice of Eucharistic Adoration. We will offer this opportunity every first Friday of the month during the school year, from 7:40 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The chapel will be reserved for exposition of the Eucharist and for anyone desiring silent prayer.
You can stop in the Chapel for as little or as much time as you like. All you need to bring is your desire to be with God. You can also bring a journal, book or other reflection materials if you wish. Other prayer resources will also be available for your use. For more information, please click here.
Join the Mothers' Club, Fathers' Network and Campus Ministry for Mass and an opportunity to pack a backpack with Blessing Bag food items, a blanket, hat and poncho and load these on a truck to be taken to Catholic Charities Garfield Park facility. These items will have been purchased using donations from the Loyola Academy mission collections. We hope to provide 400 Blessing Bag backpacks to Catholic Charities.
Mass at 10:00 a.m. Loyola Academy Chapel Rev. Patrick E. McGrath, SJ, presider
Service project and light refreshments in the West Gym immediately following Mass
Essentially, Lent is an act of prayer. Spread out over 40 days, the church invites us to pray with Jesus on his journey to Calvary. Hopefully, our journey brings us closer to Christ and leaves us changed because of the encounter.
We invite Loyola parents, alumni and friends to join us for our annual Lenten retreat as we enter into this holy season. Each week we will reflect on the lives of different characters from the Passion story through a series of meditations, prayers and contemplative practices. What do their actions tell us about ourselves? What do these characters teach us about our own failings? What do they teach us about our own moments of courage and grace? What can we learn of God’s mercy by walking the road to Calvary with Christ this Lent?
Each session stands alone. Join us for one week, two weeks or all six weeks. Registration is not required.
This event is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago. Join us for Theology on Tap with Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles and author of “Tattoos on the Heart.” Young people will hear Father Boyle speak about how he welcomes former gang members and previously incarcerated men and women into his community and gives them the hope they need to get on their feet – and how we can do this in Chicago too, with the hope of decreasing the culture of violence in our own city.
Tickets cost $5 and will include heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages.
More information and the registration link can be found here.
Millikin University and Loyola Academy Chorale will be performing a Collaboration Concert on Sunday, April 14. Millikin University is consistently ranked one of the top choral programs in the country. Beth Holmes, the women’s chorale director, invited Loyola to collaborate after hearing LA Chorale two years ago at Women’s Fest. It is going to be a very memorable afternoon, and a huge honor!
Faculty, staff, parents and students are invited to an evening of Taizé prayer. Taizé prayer is filled with song, scripture and silent meditation. It is based on the Liturgy of the Hours evening prayer and is modeled on the style practiced in the Taizé community in France. The sanctuary is candlelit and the music is repetitive and chant-like. The environment and music create a space of peace and tranquility.
Volunteer with fellow Ramblers and Catholic Charities as we help to feed the hungry in Chicago. Space is limited.
For more information about this service opportunity, please contact PLC executive member Laura Schramm ’07 at lauraschramm17@gmail.com. To learn more about Catholic Charities volunteer opportunities, click here.