Read: “How Saint Ignatius reveals the Eucharistic foundations of the Church” by Jeremy Priest, Director of the Office of Worship, Diocese of Lansing October 17, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Why are the second century writings of Saint Ignatius, Patriarch of Antioch, considered so important? Because Ignatius was a follower of Saint John the Apostle who
Read: My affectionate memories of “Good Pope John” by Bishop Emeritus Carl Mengeling of Lansing October 11, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Today is the Feast Pope Saint John XXIII (1881 – 1963) who was responsible for inaugurating the Second Vatican Council (1962 – 65). One man who was present at the Second Vatican Council was
Read: “Put down your phone and pray!” by Father Todd Koenigsknecht October 16, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Today is the Feast of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, the French nun of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary, who received apparitions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ in the Burgundian village of Paray-le-Monial beginning
Read: How Saint Teresa can help us to better love God, ourselves and others by Sean O’Neill, Editor of FAITH Magazine October 15, 2024 Diocese of Lansing The life of the great 16th century reformer of the Carmelite Order, Saint Teresa of Jesus from Avila in Spain, was, first and foremost, marked by an unshakable
Read: Zombies, Halloween & the Holy Father | A Reflection upon Pope Saint Callistus I by Richard Budd October 14, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Today is the feast of Pope Saint Callistus I, the young Christian slave who grew up to become the Bishop of Rome in the year 217 AD before being martyred in
Read: Michigan Bishops criticize state Governor for “offensive” social media video October 11, 2024 Diocese of Lansing The Bishops of Michigan have expressed their “profound disappointment and offense taken” with Governor Gretchen Whitmer for posting a video skit on social media showing the state’s Governor feeding a Dorito corn chip to a kneeling podcaster in
My affectionate memories of “Good Pope John” by Bishop Emeritus Carl Mengeling of Lansing October 11, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Today is the Feast Pope Saint John XXIII (1881 – 1963) who was responsible for inaugurating the Second Vatican Council (1962 – 65). One man who was present at the Second Vatican Council was the
Read: Retired attorney and Catholic writer, Randy Patrides, wins top Catholic legal award October 10, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Congratulations to retired attorney Randy Petrides, pictured above left, who is the winner of the 2024 Saint Thomas More Award from the Catholic Lawyers Guild of the Diocese of Lansing for his personal and professional witness
Read: Choosing to defy the “birth dearth” | An interview with Dr. Catherine Pakaluk of Catholic University of America October 09, 2024 Diocese of Lansing In the midst of a historic “birth dearth,” why do some five percent of American women choose to defy the demographic norm by bearing five or more children? That was
Read: Carving out a path to holiness by Benjamin Stenlund, DeWitt-based woodcarver October 08, 2024 Diocese of Lansing It is no accident that when God became man, He became a craftsman, writes DeWitt-based woodcarver, Benjamin Stenlund, pictured, who is also a married Catholic father of five. He continues: The Creator of the universe became the
