Piety Study Action - Joliet Cursillo

The Cursillos of Christianity Movement provides us with a sure method to enable us to live what is fundamental for being a Christian in our God-given environments. This method is our interior tripod of

Piety (Heart),
Study (Intelligence), and
Action (Will).

This page is a regularly updated compendium of ideas to help in these three areas. Many of these have been submitted by members of the Fourth Day Community. If you know of a good speaker coming to your parish, an adoration chapel opening, a rosary group that meets regularly, a need for volunteers to be of service or other opportunities, suggest them please on our Contact Joliet Cursillo page.

We also include some outstanding and useful Catholic web resources that will assist you as well. We have a private FaceBook page where we share our regular Ultreya dates and speakers as well as opportunities for Piety / Study / Action.

De Colores!

PIETY

Workshops and Spiritual Retreats –

Carmelite Spiritual Center – Darien, IL
Marytown – Mundelein, IL

Ways to Participate in the 2025 Jubilee Year

Daily meditation on Mass readings for the day

One Bread / One Body from Presentation Ministries
USCCB daily readings – written Scripture of the day as well as an option for audio readings from the Mass of the day
Word Among Us – Mass readings and meditations

Regular Confession Schedule

South DuPage Deanery

Opportunities for Silent Prayer and Adoration –

List of adoration chapels, etc. 2010 (to be updated soon)

Opportunities for Local Pilgrimages –

Pilgrimage flyer

Brochures for Prayer –

Best Catholic Apps for your smart phone or tablet (to be updated soon)
Scriptural Rosary mediation booklet
Patriotic Rosary booklet
The Chaplet of the 7 Sorrows of Mary
7 Sorrows of Our Lady as given by St Bridget

STUDY

Fishers of Men –

Diocese of Joliet Men’s group – Leading Men Toward A Dynamic Relationship with Jesus Christ! Click to view many events.

Be Formed –

Be Formed is a 90-Day discipleship experience for men and women that focuses on faith, formation and friendships. It includes weekly videos, small groups, prayer, fellowship and nights of reflection. Under the patronage of Venerable Fulton Sheen, Be Formed is open to all adults, no matter where you are on your faith journey. We are dedicated to providing you with opportunities for life-long formation and the possibility of renewed encounters with the living God.

Led by Fr. Burke Masters in the Diocese of Joliet, our mission is to unpack the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church, to inform individuals about their faith and to inspire within them a deeper sense of their Catholic identity and mission.

Be Healed –

Be Healed Retreat for Women
Be Healed Retreat for Men

“Be Healed” will be an engaging weekend based on the book by author Dr. Bob Schuchts. This two day retreat includes Spirit-filled talks, opportunities for faith-filled reflection, spiritual direction, mass, and confessions. The Carmelite Spiritual Center features a meditation garden for prayer and contemplation, as well as home-cooked meals. This will be a weekend to assist you in taking the next step in your faith journey. We look to seeing you there. Register early as spots are very limited. Details above at the link

Ascension Podcasts –

Bible in A Year Podcast

In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes. Using an exclusive reading plan rooted in The Bible Timeline (a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by Biblical scholar Jeff Cavins) you won’t just read the Bible … you’ll finally understand how all the pieces fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today!

Rosary in A Year Podcast

In Ascension’s Rosary in a Year podcast, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, guides listeners in a step-by-step journey that will change the way you pray – no matter where you are in your spiritual life. By starting small and adding on over time, listeners will find themselves falling more in love with this powerful Marian devotion, becoming a source of grace for the whole world.

Catechism in A Year Podcast

Read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 days with Fr. Mike Schmitz. If you have ever wanted to understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape your life—this podcast is for you!