Galatians 5:1-6Psalms 119:41,43,45,47-48Luke 11:37-41 Galatians 5:1-6(1) Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and don’t be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. (2) Behold, I, Paul, tell you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will profit you nothing. (3) Yes, I testify again to every man who receives
Read: How Saint Teresa can help us to better love God, ourselves and others by Sean O’Neill, Editor of FAITH Magazine October 15, 2024 Diocese of Lansing The life of the great 16th century reformer of the Carmelite Order, Saint Teresa of Jesus from Avila in Spain, was, first and foremost, marked by an unshakable
Read: Zombies, Halloween & the Holy Father | A Reflection upon Pope Saint Callistus I by Richard Budd October 14, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Today is the feast of Pope Saint Callistus I, the young Christian slave who grew up to become the Bishop of Rome in the year 217 AD before being martyred in
Galatians 4:22-24,26-27,31,5:1Psalms 113:1-7Luke 11:29-32 Galatians 4:22-24,26-27,31,5:1(22) For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the servant, and one by the free woman. (23) However, the son by the servant was born according to the flesh, but the son by the free woman was born through promise. (24) These things contain an allegory,
Wisdom of Solomon 7:7-11Psalms 90:12-17Hebrews 4:12-13Mark 10:17-30 Wisdom of Solomon 7:7-11(7) For this cause I prayed, and understanding was given me: I called upon God, and there came to me a spirit of wisdom. (8) I preferred her before sceptres and thrones, And riches I esteemed nothing in comparison of her. (9) Neither did I
Read: Michigan Bishops criticize state Governor for “offensive” social media video October 11, 2024 Diocese of Lansing The Bishops of Michigan have expressed their “profound disappointment and offense taken” with Governor Gretchen Whitmer for posting a video skit on social media showing the state’s Governor feeding a Dorito corn chip to a kneeling podcaster in
Galatians 3:22-29Psalms 105:2-7Luke 11:27-28 Galatians 3:22-29(22) But the Scriptures imprisoned all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. (23) But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, confined for the faith which should afterwards be revealed. (24) So that the
Galatians 3:7-14Psalms 111:1-6Luke 11:15-26 Galatians 3:7-14(7) Know therefore that those who are of faith, the same are children of Abraham. (8) The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the Good News beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you all the nations will be blessed.” (9) So then, those who are of
My affectionate memories of “Good Pope John” by Bishop Emeritus Carl Mengeling of Lansing October 11, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Today is the Feast Pope Saint John XXIII (1881 – 1963) who was responsible for inaugurating the Second Vatican Council (1962 – 65). One man who was present at the Second Vatican Council was the
Read: Retired attorney and Catholic writer, Randy Patrides, wins top Catholic legal award October 10, 2024 Diocese of Lansing Congratulations to retired attorney Randy Petrides, pictured above left, who is the winner of the 2024 Saint Thomas More Award from the Catholic Lawyers Guild of the Diocese of Lansing for his personal and professional witness