Read: Saint Clare of Assisi & the importance of friendship by Sister Amaris Salata August 11, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Saint Clare of Assisi (1194-1253) was the first woman to practice the life of radical poverty as taught by Saint Francis. Placed by him at the head of a few companions in the small convent
Ezekiel 1:2-5,24-28Psalms 148:1-2,11-14Matthew 17:22-27 Ezekiel 1:2-5,24-28(2) In the fifth of the month, which was the fifth year of king Jehoiachin’s captivity, (3) Yahweh’s word came to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and Yahweh’s hand was there on him. (4) I looked, and behold,
1 Kings 19:4-8Psalms 34:2-9Ephesians 4:30-5:2John 6:41-51 1 Kings 19:4-8(4) But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree. Then he requested for himself that he might die, and said, “It is enough. Now, O Yahweh, take away my life; for I am not better than
2 Corinthians 9:6-10Psalms 112:1-2,5-9John 12:24-26 2 Corinthians 9:6-10(6) Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. (7) Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver. (8) And God is able
Nahum 2:1,3,3:1-3,6-7Deuteronomy 32:35-36,39,41Matthew 16:24-28 Nahum 2:1,3,3:1-3,6-7(1) He who dashes in pieces has come up against you. Keep the fortress! Watch the way! Strengthen your waist! Fortify your power mightily! (3) The shield of his mighty men is made red. The valiant men are in scarlet. The chariots flash with steel in the day of his
Read: Why Saint Dominic teaches us childlike trust in God by Sister Anthony Marie OP August 08, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Today is the Feast of Saint Dominic Guzman, the 13th century founder of the Order of Preachers, also known as the Dominicans, who were established in 1215 to combat heresy through working with their
2 Timothy 4:1-5Psalms 37:3-6,30-31Matthew 5:13-16 2 Timothy 4:1-5(1) I command you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his Kingdom: (2) preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching. (3)
Read: Pitching for Vocations | The Annual Knights of Columbus Family Night to Celebrate Vocations August 05, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Here are some great images capturing the Annual Knights of Columbus Family Night to Celebrate Vocations at Jackson Field, home to the Lansing Lugnuts baseball team, on Friday, August 3. “Thank you to the
Watch: Bishop Boyea’s Invitation to Michigan Catholic Women’s Conference 2024 August 07, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Watch as Bishop Earl Boyea invites you to attend the annual Michigan Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, October 12, in Lansing.The theme of this year’s conference is “Be Loved, Be Radiant” which is inspired by the following passage in
Jeremiah 31:1-7Jeremiah 31:10-13Matthew 15:21-28 Jeremiah 31:1-7(1) “At that time,” says Yahweh, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be my people.” (2) Yahweh says, “The people who survive the sword found favor in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.” (3) Yahweh appeared