Author: St. Mary's Catholic Church

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Apr

Watch: Dawn's Guide to a Holy & Happy Self-Isolation

Watch: Dawn’s Guide to a Holy & Happy Self-Isolation April 16, 2020 Diocese of Lansing In these continuing days of self-isolation, how do we become and remain both holy and happy? We asked Dawn Hausmann of the Diocese of Lansing’s Vocations Team to give us five tips for making the most of these difficult days.

15
Apr

Invitation: National Theology on Tap LIVE

Invitation: National Theology on Tap LIVE April 15, 2020 Diocese of Lansing Undaunted by the present lockdown, the Diocese of Lansing Theology on Tap team would like to invite you to the first virtual National Theology on Tap LIVE event taking place tomorrow, April 16, at 9pm. Join Jason Evert, Sarah Swafford, Father Agustino Torres

14
Apr

Worth a Read: A Mother's Letter on COVID-19 & Trust in God

Worth a Read: A Mother’s Letter on COVID-19 & Trust in God April 14, 2020 Diocese of Lansing All things considered, it was life as usual for Jenny Ingles and her family until last month when her husband, PJ, lost his job due the COVID-19 outbreak.   “It’s scary. Like chest pain scary,” says mom-of-three

13
Apr

Watch: COVID-19 & The Compassion of Jesus Christ

Watch: COVID-19 & The Compassion of Jesus Christ April 13, 2020 Diocese of Lansing The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionally impacts upon the poorest in our communities both in terms of health outcomes and job security. In response, Catholic parishes and Catholic charities are at the forefront of supporting the most vulnerable, bringing the compassion of Jesus

12
Apr

Watch: Bishop Boyea's Easter Blessing

Watch: Bishop Boyea’s Easter Blessing April 12, 2020 Diocese of Lansing Bishop Earl Boyea of Lansing wishes you and all your loved ones a very blessed Easter. In his message to all those who live within the Diocese of Lansing, Bishop Boyea said the following:  My dear friends, A Blessed Easter to you and your

08
Apr

Day 7: Bishop Boyea & The Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ

Day 7: Bishop Boyea & The Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ April 08, 2020 Diocese of Lansing During these uncertain times and as we journey through Holy Week towards Good Friday, Bishop Earl Boyea is leading us in a daily meditation upon the last seven words of Jesus Christ from the Cross. Each divine utterance is

08
Apr

Watch: COVID-19 & Holy Week at Home

Watch: COVID-19 & Holy Week at Home April 08, 2020 Diocese of Lansing Current COVID-19 restrictions mean that nearly all Catholics in the United States are being forced to live Holy Week at home. But how can we prayerfully participate in Holy Mass from home? We asked the Budd Family of Grand Ledge: Dad Rich,

07
Apr

The Sacred Triduum: An Invitation

The Sacred Triduum: An Invitation April 07, 2020 Diocese of Lansing You and your family are invited to join Bishop Earl Boyea as he celebrates the Sacred Triduum this week from St. Mary Cathedral in Lansing – via livestream on the Diocese of Lansing Facebook page and YouTube page. The Chrism Mass on Thursday morning

07
Apr

Day 6: Bishop Boyea & The Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ

Day 6: Bishop Boyea & The Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ April 05, 2020 Diocese of Lansing During these uncertain times and as we approach Holy Week and Good Friday, Bishop Earl Boyea is leading us in a daily meditation upon the last seven words of Jesus Christ from the Cross. Each divine utterance

07
Apr

Watch: COVID-19 & Drive-Thru Confessions

Watch: COVID-19 & Drive-Thru Confessions April 06, 2020 Diocese of Lansing Faced with COVID-19 restrictions, the parish of St. Patrick in Brighton has decided to get creative in offering the Sacrament of Penance: Drive-Thru Confessions. “We do everything we can to bring the sacraments to the people in a way that is safe but in