Livonia, Michigan

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25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE How often does ambition get in the way of holiness? In today’s Gospel, Jesus foretells his death, and the Apostles respond by arguing over who among them is most important. But the Apostles’ aspirations and motivation stand in stark contrast to the humility necessary for discipleship; their…

Faith Formation News

Hello Families! The word “catechesis” means “to echo.” Literally, we are to echo the good news of Jesus Christ to the world. This is not a suggestion: it is a command of our Lord. Some people are called and set apart in our communities as catechists, those formally trained and charged with passing on the…

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross and follow me.” Jesus’ words in today’s Gospel don’t leave much room for “secondary interpretation.” Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Jesus. At first glance this may sound intimidating, but let’s think…

Faith Formation News

Hello Families! The Faith Formation office and catechists are working hard preparing for the new school year. Registration forms have been sent out to existing Faith Formation families and are available in the back of church. Our first day of class is Wednesday, September 18th. If you are new to our parish or know a…

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE  My first thought upon reading today’s Scriptures is that by healing the deaf man, Jesus is fulfilling what God had said he was going to do since the time of the prophet Isaiah: “making the eyes of the blind see and opening the ears of the deaf,”…

Faith Formation News

Hello Families! The Faith Formation office and catechists are working hard preparing for the new school year.  Registration forms have been sent out to existing Faith Formation families and are available in the back of church. Our first day of class is Wednesday, September 18th. If you are new to our parish or know a…