Read: “A Victory for Vulnerable Children” | Michigan Foster Mom hails Supreme Court decision June 19, 2021 Diocese of Lansing One of the Michigan foster moms at the forefront of recent legal battles to prevent state attempts to effectively shut down Catholic adoption and foster agencies due to their beliefs on marriage, has welcomed this
2 Corinthians 12:1-10Psalms 34:8-13Matthew 6:24-34 2 Corinthians 12:1-101 I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven — whether in the body or
2 Corinthians 11:18, 21-30Psalms 34:2-7Matthew 6:19-23 2 Corinthians 11:18, 21-3018 since many boast of worldly things, I too will boast.) 21 To my shame, I must say, we were too weak for that! But whatever any one dares to boast of — I am speaking as a fool — I also dare to boast of
Read: Weekly Realign Resources for Mission Update, June 17, 2021 w/ Father Mathias Thelen June 17, 2021 Diocese of Lansing By Father Mathias Thelen, Chairman of the Realign Resources Committee Dear Friend, My goodness, it seems like it was a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…but back in the Fall of
2 Corinthians 3:4-11Psalms 99:5-9Matthew 5:17-19 2 Corinthians 3:4-114 Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God. 5 Not that we are competent of ourselves to claim anything as coming from us; our competence is from God, 6 who has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not in a
Watch: “Outpouring: His Love, Our Hearts”: Michigan Catholic Women’s Conference 2021 June 16, 2021 Diocese of Lansing Catholic women from across Michigan are being invited to gather together for an inspirational day of faith, fellowship, formation and fun at the first-ever Michigan Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Lansing. “After a life-changing
Watch: Realign Resources for Mission | Meeting with Diocesan Priests | June 15 June 15, 2021 Diocese of Lansing The priests of the Diocese of Lansing gathered at Saint Mary Magdalene Parish in Brighton, June 15, to discuss the latest draft developments of the Realign Resources for Mission process. Here’s a short video charting the
2 Corinthians 9:6-11Psalms 112:1-4, 9Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 2 Corinthians 9:6-116 The point is this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8
Read: Three new priests for Jesus Christ June 15, 2021 Diocese of Lansing Here are some beautiful photographs capturing the ordination to the sacred priesthood of Father Miguel Colunga-Santoyo; Father Russell Ward; and Father Mark Martin who were ordained by Bishop Earl Boyea at Saint Thomas Aquinas Church in East Lansing on Saturday, June 12. Ad
2 Corinthians 8:1-9Psalms 146:2, 5-9Matthew 5:43-48 2 Corinthians 8:1-91 We want you to know, brethren, about the grace of God which has been shown in the churches of Macedo’nia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of liberality on their part.