Hello Families, The tradition of giving gifts at Christmas is thought by some to be rooted in the gift giving of the Magi. In many cultures, gifts are not exchanged at Christmas, but rather on the feast of the Epiphany. Whenever you exchange your Christmas gifts, take some time to reflect on this tradition of…
The Epiphany household blessing is a centuries-old tradition that invokes God’s blessing on all who enter one’s home. All you need for an Epiphany blessing is chalk, which the parish is handing out this weekend, or can be picked up in the parish office. There are a few different formulas for blessings out there, but…
THANK YOU! A big ‘Thank You’ to our choir, musicians and contemporary group for the hard work and long hours in preparing the music for our Christmas liturgies. Each year as we celebrate the wondrous birth of Jesus, Our Savior, we are once again able to share with one another the special gifts He gave…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE Deeply fatigued from their perilous journey, the three wise men must have been filled with doubt and hope in equal measure, wondering if the star would truly lead them to the promised King. “Is this really worth it?” they may have questioned. “Will we ever meet this child?” And then, in…
Hello Families, In the Gospel this weekend, Jesus, at age 12, stayed behind in Jerusalem during Passover to discuss scripture with temple teachers, astounding many with his understanding, before returning home obediently. Take Time to chat – What would it have been like for Mary and Joseph to realize that Jesus was missing? Why do…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE Compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. These are the attributes Paul instructs the Colossians in today’s reading to “put on” or to “clothe” themselves with. It’s quite a list, isn’t it? Paul goes on to talk about the virtues of the Christian family, which is fitting for today’s Feast of the…
In 2023, the Mother of Divine Love Family of Parishes, St. Genevieve – St. Maurice, Our Lady of Loretto, St. John XXIII and St. Valentine, began a planning process with our envisioning team, assisted by the Catholic Leadership Institute and the Archdiocese of Detroit’s Parish Care Department. Through prayer, reflection, and guidance of the Holy…