Read: “Why Saint Peter Chrysologus teaches us the need for prayer, fasting, and almsgiving” by Will Bloomfield, General Counsel, Diocese of Lansing July 30, 2025 Diocese of Lansing Saint Peter gained the title “Chrysologus”, which means “golden-worded” due to his reputation as a preacher. So explains Will Bloomfield, General Counsel for the Diocese of Lansing,
Exodus 34:29-35Psalms 99:5-7, 9Matthew 13:44-46 Exodus 34:29-35(29) And when Moses descended from Mount Sinai, he held the two tablets of the testimony, and he did not know that his face was radiant from the sharing of words with the Lord (30) Then Aaron and the sons of Israel, seeing that the face of Moses was
Read: My 10-point guide to Christian hospitality by Sean O’Neill, Editor, FAITH Magazine July 29, 2025 Diocese of Lansing Today is the Feast of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. Happy feast day! These three were the intimate friends of Jesus, the kind of friends he could relax with at Bethany, where they had their home,
Exodus 33:7-11, 34:5-9, 28Psalms 103:6-13John 11:19-27 Exodus 33:7-11, 34:5-9, 28(7) Also, Moses took the tabernacle and pitched it beyond the camp at a distance, and he called its name: ‘Tabernacle of the Covenant.’ And all the people, who had any kind of question, went out to the Tabernacle of the Covenant, beyond the camp (8)
Read: Five ways to live a saintly summer by Richard Budd, Director of Marriage and Family Life July 28, 2025 Diocese of Lansing Summer is already in full swing and believe it or not, the “Back to School” sales will be starting shortly, writes Richard Budd, Director of Marriage and Family Life for the Diocese
Read: Five ways to live a saintly summer by Richard Budd July 28, 2025 Diocese of Lansing Summer is already in full swing and believe it or not, the “Back to School” sales will be starting shortly, writes Richard Budd, Director of Marriage and Family Life for the Diocese of Lansing, pictured. Even so, there
Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34Psalms 106:19-23Matthew 13:31-35 Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34(15) And Moses returned from the mountain, carrying the two tablets of the testimony in his hand, written on both sides (16) and accomplished by the work of God. Also, the writing of God was engraved on the tablets (17) Then Joshua, hearing the tumult of the people
Genesis 18:20-32Psalms 138:1-3, 6-8Colossians 2:12-14Luke 11:1-13 Genesis 18:20-32(20) And so the Lord said, “The outcry from Sodom and Gomorrah has been multiplied, and their sin has become exceedingly grievous (21) I will descend and see whether they have fulfilled the work of the outcry that has reached me, or whether it is not so, in
Read: Should grandparents relocate to help their children and grandchildren? July 26, 2025 Diocese of Lansing Today, July 26, is the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandparents of Jesus. Pictured, back right, are two equally special grandparents: Anne and Randy Schmitt. Anne and Randy are parents to
Sirach 44:1, 10-15Psalms 132:11, 13-14, 17-18Matthew 13:16-17 Sirach 44:1, 10-15(1) Let us praise the men of glory, and our ancestors in their generation (10) But these were men of mercy, whose pious deeds have not failed (11) Good things continue with their offspring (12) Their descendents are a holy inheritance, and their offspring stand firm
