April Reflections Article on Reconciliation
This article deals with Reconciliation as a crucial element in spiritual growth and social harmony. Download April Reflections Article on Reconciliation
An Assessment of the Pontificate of Pope Benedict
Fr. Bacik’s March Reflections offers an assessment of the pontificate of Pope Benedict, including his brilliant encyclicals, and common criticisms by progressive Catholics. Download March Reflections
February Reflections article 2013
Fr. Bacik’s February Reflections article deals with Male Spirituality, including suggestions on how men and women can collaborate so both sexes can flourish. Download February 2013 Reflections
Fr. Bacik’s January Reflections article about the Manet exhibit at the Toledo Museum of Art.
Fr. Bacik’s January Reflections article has suggestions for a spirituality of personal worth, work and leisure based on a recent exhibit of the French portrait artist Edouard Manet at the Toledo …
A portrait of Antonin Proust by Edouard Manet.
A portrait of Antonin Proust painted by Edouard Manet.
Fr. Bacik’s January Reflections article on the Manet exhibit at the Art Museum.
Fr. Bacik’s January Reflections Article is about the Edouard Manet exhibit which had been at the Toledo Museum of Art. He has suggestions for a spirituality of personal worth, work …
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Fr. Bacik’s December Christmas Reflections. It is a rereading of the Christmas story from the viewpoint of the Cosmic Christ.
Fr. Bacik begins with the Christmas story from Luke, the story we grew up hearing. Here he gives us a rereading of that story from the viewpoint of divine love fully …
Fr. Bacik’s November Reflections Article on Violence and Reconciliation
Fr. Bacik discusses a Christian response to violence.
Fr. Bacik’s October Reflections – Catholic Social Teaching and the Ryan Budget
Catholic criticisms of the Paul Ryan budget. download October 2012 Reflections
Fr. Bacik’s September Reflections on the conflict between the Vatican and the LCRW.
Fr. Bacik discusses the conflict between the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR).
Father Bacik’s 50th Anniversary Video
Created by Hart Associates for Father Bacik’s 50th Anniversary. Shown on 6/24/12 after mass at Corpus Christi.
Sylvania Advantage student farewell
Schuyler Stupica, A Student Speaks, Fr. Bacik Farewell to Fr. Bacik I remember how I felt when I first received the news that Corpus Christi’s beloved pastor, Fr. Bacik, was …
Toledo Blade story about Fr. Jim Bacik
Longtime local priest looks back at his career BY DAVID YONKE BLADE RELIGION EDITOR Editor’s note: This version corrects the title of Richard Gaillardetz’s book ‘Keys to the Council.’ The …
50 Day Easter Season
The 50-day Easter season, which extends through the celebration of Pentecost, offers marvelous opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth. By the third century, Christian communities used this season for “mystagogical catechesis,” which provided…
A Letter from Father Bacik
On July 2, 2012, Msgr. Michael Billian will become the new pastor of Corpus Christi University Parish (CCUP), assisted by Fr. Phil Smith. I am convinced that they are the best possible choices for our parish. They will serve half time both at CCUP and at Blessed Sacrament Parish. My conversations with Msgr. Billian have assured me that he appreciates the strengths of our parish: a supportive permanent community; an outstanding group of student leaders; a loyal group of faculty and staff; a dedicated pastoral staff; a committed pastoral council; and a competent finance council, as well as the many other individuals and groups who contribute their time and talent to further the ministry of CCUP to the University of Toledo community. With these potent ingredients, I believe that CCUP is in a great position to continue to grow and flourish in new ways…