IHS Pilgrimages is a unique apostolate & ministry. Inspired by the Mother of God, we believe that being a Christian doesn't have to be boring! In fact...it's anything but that!
Over the past 4 years, we have had the awesome privilege of serving Our Lady by organizing pilgrimages for people to answer Her call to COME to Medugojre. Our pilgrimages are designed to provide a peaceful opportunity for spiritual enlightenment and renewal for each pilgrim! Over the years, we have become the guests of the visionary, Mirjana, and we are guided on our journey by the beloved, Miki Musa. Each journey of faith is unique but the one thing that remains constant...each pilgrim leaves Medjugorje in a different place than they were when they came.
It has been an amazing journey and it's just keeps growing! Listen to Our Lady...is she calling you?
IHS is seen in many religious places...so what exactly is IHS?
IHS is in honor of all of the early Christians (followers of Christ) who were killed (martyred) for their religion or faith. It is after Constantine's vision in the year 312 (October 28th, 312) that Constantine stopped persecuting and martyring Christians and named Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire, hence "Roman Catholic". It is also important to understand the exact meaning of the word "Catholic", it means universal; involving all; of interest to all. It has been said that the drops of blood of all of the martyrs are the seeds of our Christian faith. It is with this in mind that the name is IHS Pilgrimages, in honor of all of those who shed their blood so that Christ may live.
We salute you, we honor you and we have not forgotten about you. Until we meet again in the after-world, we are grateful for your bravery and courage!
Our mission is to enhance the Christian lives of all who seek a greater understanding of their faith and desire a more intimate relationship with Our Lord Jesus Christ, through the intercession of Our Blessed Mother. IHS Pilgrimages provides opportunities for greater knowledge and spiritual enlightenment. We strive to help people through the pilgrimage of life by providing excursions to Medjugorje, promoting an educational speaker series, and supporting various missions that enrich the journey of faith.
IHS is committed to the growing, discovering or rediscovering of one's faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ through His Most Holy Mother.
Date: : March 7th, 2009
Speaker: Fr. Anthony Brankin
Fr. Anthony Brankin, pastor of St. Odilo's Parish in Berwyn, IL will explore these questions and more in his examination of the little known heresy of Americanism. After studies at the Archdiocesan seminaries, Quigley, Niles, and Mundelein, Fr. Brankin was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago in 1975. He received a Licentiate in Sacred Theology. In 1981, Fr. Brankin was sent to Rome to study art and theology. He simultaneously attended the Academy of Fine Arts (studying both sculpture and painting) as well as the University of St. Thomas Aquinas where he pursued doctoral studies in theology. Fr. Brankin has written articles for Homiletic and Pastoral Review, The New Oxford Review and The Wanderer, and book reviews for Chicago's Catholic New World. He has spoken before Chicago Legatus, the Serra Club, the Cardinal Mindszenty Foundation, (from whom he received the Freedom Award), the Catholic Citizens of Illinois, and the Catholic Physicians Guild. Fr. Brankin is a noted artist who has significant works of sacred art including a three story large bronze sculpture depicting "Christ of the Apocalypse" and a ten foot high bonze relief of "St. Joseph and the boy Christ" commissioned by Archbishop Burke for the new Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
St. Stanislaus Kostka
1300 N. Noble St.
Chicago, IL 60622
5:00pm: Holy Mass, followed by the Rosary
7:00pm:Wayne Weible, followed by social at The Ark Cafe & Treasures at 1209 N. Noble