Read: “Do the little things” | Life Lessons from Saint David of Wales by James Owens March 01, 2025 Diocese of Lansing My grandmother, an immigrant from Wales, often spoke of her homeland with deep pride, writes James Owens upon the Feast of Saint David, Patron of Wales, March 1. James is a licensed mental
Read: Truth in Love | Diocesan gathering studies a Catholic response to “gender theory” February 28, 2025 Diocese of Lansing While the so-called “transgender” movement seems to be in a moment of cultural retreat, Catholics are still called upon to offer truth in love to those afflicted by gender dysphoria. That was a key conclusion
Sirach 6:5-17Psalms 119:12,16,18,27,34-35Mark 10:1-12 Sirach 6:5-17(5) Sweet words will multiply a man’s friends; And a fair-speaking tongue will multiply courtesies. (6) Let those that are at peace with you be many; But your counselors one of a thousand. (7) If you would get you a friend, get him by proving, And be not in haste
Sirach 5:1-8Psalms 1:1-4,6Mark 9:41-50 Sirach 5:1-8(1) Set not your heart upon your goods; And say not, They are sufficient for me. (2) Follow not your own mind and your strength, To walk in the desires of your heart; (3) And say not, Who will have dominion over me? For the Lord will surely take vengeance
Invitation: Young Adults Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Champion | May 30 – June 1, 2025 February 26, 2025 Diocese of Lansing Are you a young adult? Do you want to experience the life-changing power of a Marian pilgrimage? If so, you are invited to join others, ages 18-39, from across the Diocese of Lansing
Sirach 4:11-19Psalms 119:165,168,171-172,174-175Mark 9:38-40 Sirach 4:11-19(11) Wisdom exalts her sons, And takes hold of those who seek her. (12) He that loves her loves life; And those who seek to her early will be filled with gladness. (13) He that holds her fast will inherit glory; And where he enters, the Lord will bless. (14)
Read: “Great holiness is for children too!” by Michael Sauter, Headmaster, Saint Thomas, Ann Arbor February 20, 2025 Diocese of Lansing Can a child have heroic virtue? By the grace of God, yes! So writes Michael Sauter, Headmaster of Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic School in Ann Arbor, upon the Feast of Saints Jacinta and
Read: Saint Mary Cathedral opens late for Holy Year pilgrims February 25, 2025 Diocese of Lansing Saint Mary Cathedral is the Diocese of Lansing’s designated Sacred Jubilee Site for the Church’s Holy Year 2025. That means the Saint Mary, pictured, is the place of pilgrimage for all those within the diocese who wish to gain
Read: Why Super Bowl champ, Matt Birk, invites you to Diocese of Lansing Men’s Conference 2025 February 24, 2025 Diocese of Lansing Super Bowl champion Matt Birk, above, knows all about the power of fraternal support when it comes to pursuing success on the football field. He’s also convinced that such brotherly love is key
Sirach 1:1-10Psalms 93:1-2,5Mark 9:14-29 Sirach 1:1-10(1) All wisdom comes from the Lord, And is with him forever. (2) The sand of the seas, and the drops of rain, And the days of eternity, who shall count? (3) The height of the heaven, and the breadth of the earth, And the deep, and wisdom, who shall