Amy Smith on Faith Tested by Flames in Chicago and Wisconsin

"One hundred and fifty years ago the Great Chicago Fire broke out.

"The conflagration burned through the Windy City Oct. 8-10, 1871. 

"And the city's cathedral was not spared when it was a parish church."

In a recent commentary, writer Amy Smith reflected on this Chicago fire, a major wildfire on the same date in Wisconsin, and challenges faced by the local church during both events.

To access her complete post, please visit:

National Catholic Register: Blogs: Amy Smith: Faith Tested by Flames: Marian Assistance Amid the Great Chicago Fire (8 OCT 21)