Read: Saint Matthew Parish | The beauty of Christ at the heart of Flint September 20, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Downtown Flint is on its way back but hasn’t arrived yet, writes Stephanie Van Koevering ahead of tomorrow’s Feast of Saint Matthew, September 21. There are still challenges: people face homelessness, crime, and economic hardship.
Read: “Why today is a day for prayer and pizza” by Kishore Jayabalan, Diocese of Lansing Commission on Catholic Social Teaching September 19, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Buona festa! Happy feast day! Today all Italy, and beyond, celebrates the Feast of Saint Januarius of Naples. Who? Read on as Kishore Jayabalan now explains. Kishore is
Read: Five ways the Holy Spirit can guide your child by Sheri Wohlfert September 18, 2024 Diocese of Lansing On my wedding day, I couldn’t fathom loving someone more than I loved my husband, writes Sheri Wohlfert, pictured. Sheri is a Catholic wife, mom, grandma, speaker and writer. She is also a member of Saint
Read: “Be Saints! Be Scholars!” | Bishop Boyea’s challenge to school students September 17, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Watch this short film as Bishop Earl Boyea of Lansing challenges school students from across the Diocese of Lansing to become great scholars and great saints. “Be good athletes, be good scholars, but in the end, be
Read: Fall Ember Days | Starting Tomorrow September 16, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Wednesday, September 18, will see the start of the Fall Ember Days. What are Ember Days? And why do they matter? Here’s a great explainer by Will Bloomfield, General Counsel of the Diocese of Lansing. Writes Will: Ember Days are traditionally days
Read: Fall Ember Days September 16, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Wednesday, September 18, will see the start of the Fall Ember Days. What are Ember Days? They are three days of fasting and partial abstinence which are observed four times across the year. And why do they matter? Here’s a great explainer by Will Bloomfield,
Read: “Why you should have crucifix in your home” by Richard Budd, Director of Marriage & Family Life Ministry September 14, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Recently, I visited a new church and as I walked around admiring the artwork and the architecture, I saw on the front of the altar a very familiar symbol, writes
Read: “Why I preach first to myself” by Father Steve Mattson, Church of the Resurrection, Lansing September 13, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Today is the Feast of Saint John Chrysostom, the great 4-5th century Archbishop of Constantinople, who renowned as a “golden mouthed” preacher. So, what can today’s preachers learn from Saint John Chrysostom? Here’s
Read: “Everything is Grace” | Emily’s journey to healing in Christ September 11, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Inspired by Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Emily McJones entered the Church in 2017, writes Stephanie Van Koevering. A few years later, her new faith — and a healing pilgrimage to Lourdes — would change everything. It all began
Read: “Why we should cultivate a spirit of generosity” by Pete Burak, Renewal Ministries September 10, 2024 Diocese of Lansing During spring break of my senior year of high school, I went on a mission with Renewal Ministries to serve the people living in the massive garbage dumps outside Mexico City, writes Pete Burak, pictured,