1 John 3:13-18Psalms 116:10-13, 16-17John 15:12-17 1 John 3:13-18(13) If the world hates you, brothers, do not be surprised (14) We know that we have passed from death to life. For we love as brothers. Whoever does not love, abides in death (15) Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer. And you know that
Watch: Chant Camp 2025 | Youthful heavenly voices August 14, 2025 Diocese of Lansing Well done to the dozens of children and teens who took part in this summer’s “chant camp” held at Saint Thomas the Apostle parish in Ann Arbor. The week long school, July 28 to August 1, aimed at helping young people
Deuteronomy 34:1-12Psalms 66:1-3, 5, 8, 16-17Matthew 18:15-20 Deuteronomy 34:1-12(1) Therefore, Moses ascended from the plains of Moab onto Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, opposite Jericho. And the Lord revealed to him the entire land of Gilead, as far as Dan (2) and all of Naphtali, and the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, and
Read: “My five tips for navigating the twists and turns of raising holy children” by Sheri Wohlfert August 13, 2025 Diocese of Lansing The job of raising saints most certainly does not follow a straight, forward line, writes Sheri Wohlfert, pictured, a Catholic wife, mom, grandma, speaker, and writer, who is a parishioner at Saint
Deuteronomy 31:1-8Deuteronomy 32:3-4, 7-9, 12Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Deuteronomy 31:1-8(1) And so, Moses went out, and he spoke all these words to all of Israel (2) And he said to them: “Today, I am one hundred and twenty years old. I am no longer able to go out and return, especially since the Lord has
Death Notice: Father John George Rocus (1949 – 2025) RIP August 12, 2025 Diocese of Lansing Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Father John George Rocus, priest of the Diocese of Lansing, who died Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was 76-years old. May he rest in peace. The exequies
Hosea 2:16, 17, 21-22Psalms 45:11-12, 14-16John 15:4-10 Hosea 2:16, 17, 21-22(16) And it will be in that day,” says the Lord, “that she will call me, ‘My Husband,’ and she will no longer call me, ‘My Baal. (17) And I will remove the names of the Baals from her mouth, and she will no longer
Read: “Why Saint Clare teaches us the importance of friendship” by Sister Amaris Salata August 11, 2025 Diocese of Lansing Today we celebrate the Feast of Saint Clare of Assisi (1194-1253) who was the first woman to practice the life of radical poverty as taught by Saint Francis. Placed by him at the head of
Wisdom 18:6-9Psalms 33:1, 12, 18-22Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19Luke 12:32-48 Wisdom 18:6-9(6) For that night was known beforehand by our fathers, so that, knowing the truth of the oaths in which they had trusted, they might be more peaceful in their souls (7) Yet your people received not only the salvation of the just, but also the
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14Psalms 97:1-2, 5-6, 92 Peter 1:16-19Luke 9:28-36 Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14(9) I watched until thrones were set up, and the ancient of days sat down. His garment was radiant like snow, and the hair of his head like clean wool; his throne was flames of fire, its wheels had been set on fire (10)