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 discusses a Christian response to violence.
James Bacik | “Gandhi’s Response to Violence” | November 4, 2012 Run Time: 01:01:30 Father James Bacik spoke on “Exploring Gandhi’s Response to Violence”. The presentation was held at the …
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Catholic criticisms of the Paul Ryan budget. download October 2012 Reflections
James Bacik | “Vatican II on Revelation: Contemporary Challenges and Opportunities” | October 9, 2012 | Corpus Christi Run Time: 57:12 Father Bacik spoke on “Vatican II on Revelation: Contemporary …
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Fr. Bacik discusses the conflict between the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR).
James Bacik | “Karl Rahner Made Practical – Pt. 8 of 8 Heaven, Hell, Purgatory: Reinterpreting the Last Things” | August 25, 2012 | Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel …
Fr. James Bacik | “Karl Rahner Made Practical – Pt. 7/8 Living as a Christian in the World Today” | August 18, 2012 | Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel …
Christ, the Bread of Life, is always with us and helps us to deal with all the burdens in our lives.
Fr. James Bacik |”Karl Rahner Made Practical – Pt. 6/8 Dealing with our Graced but Sinful Church” | August 11, 2012 | Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel Run Time: …
Christ the Liberator and the challenge of freedom
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Fr. James Bacik | “Karl Rahner Made Practical – Pt. 5/8: Finding God in Everyday Life” |August 4, 2012 | Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel Run Time: 56:47 Father …
Make use of the gifts you have been given.
Fr. James Bacik | “Karl Rahner Made Practical – Pt. 4/8 Developing the Virtue of Committed Openness” | July 28, 2012 | Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel Run Time: …
Our call to join Christ in the process of reconciliation.
Fr. James Bacik | “Karl Rahner Made Practical – Pt. 3/8: Learning to Pray Better” | July 21, 2012 | Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel Run Time: 01:01:55 Father …
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Lecture at Corpus Christi on May 1, 2012
Fr. James Bacik | “Karl Rahner Made Practical – Pt. 2/8 Improving our Personal Relationships” | July 14, 2012 | Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel Run Time: 59:41 Father …
James Bacik | “Karl Rahner Made Practical Pt. 1 of 8 Becoming a More Mature Person” | July 7, 2012 | Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel Father James Bacik …
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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 …
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 …
This is Fr. Bacik’s homily from February 26, 2012. To listen to the homily, please click below.
This is the homily about Corpus Christi Sunday and how we are a part of the Body of Christ. You can download the homily by clicking the link below.
Fr. Bacik’s Homily on Ash Wednesday, about our inner demons and how God helps us deal with them. Given on Ash Wednesday February 26, 2012 You can download the full …
Listen to Father Jim Bacik’s as he gives this beautiful homily on Jonah. You can download the full mp3 and listen at our leisure. Please check back soon as Father Bacik will continue to post more homilies.
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…
Father Jim Bacik spoke on “Religion & Society: Cultivating the Virtue of Solidarity”. The presentation was held at Corpus Christi University Parish. Check back soon as Father Bacik will continue to post his latest lectures and homilies.
Listen or watch Father Jim Bacik discuss “Vocations” at Corpus Christi. Check back soon as Father Bacik will continue to post his latest lectures and homilies.
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…
Fr. James Bacik | “The Spiritual Journey Today: With Guidance from Henri Nouwen” | May 1, 2012 | Corpus Christi Run Time: 58:49 Father James Bacik spoke at Corpus Christi …
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Father Jim Bacik | “The Parish as Leaven in the World” | September 27, 2011 | Corpus Christi University Parish Run Time: 59:49 Father Jim Bacik spoke on “Religion & …
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Father Jim Bacik | “Vocations” | March 29, 2011 | Corpus Christi Run Time: 62:22 Father Jim Bacik discussed “Vocations” at Corpus Christi. Click here to view the video.
Father Jim Bacik | “Biblical Spirituality” | September 28, 2010 | Corpus Christi Run Time: 58:27 Father Jim Bacik discussed “Biblical Spirituality” at Corpus Christi University Parish. Click here to view …