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Church News (Page 79)

From Fr. Tom!

Happy Labor Day weekend to all of you! Hopefully, this reflection finds you well and healthy. When I read the Gospel passage for the 22nd Sunday of ordinary time those questions came to my mind: am I responsible for my brothers and sisters if they do wrong??? Is it my responsibility to correct everyone who has any wrongdoings? It’s not possible! Once…

CSA Sunday

Sunday, September 13th is the kick-off date for CSA for 2020 Your support of our mission will enable us to respond to the needs of our communities, especially during these challenging times, and continue the work of Christ to bring people of Southeast Michigan the kind of hope that does not disappoint. You can download…

From Fr. Tom!

Why suffering!? Fr. Joseph Galdon, SJ in his book, The Mustard Seed, told a story about a parish priest who visited a catechism class of his parish one day. He went into the class of those preparing to receive their First Communion. The catechist wanted to impress the parish priest that the class was ready. She asked them questions one by one…

From Fr. Tom!

Jesus asks in the gospel for this Sunday : Jesus asks, and Peter answers! Where does Peter get the idea that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, the Messiah? Well, he gets it from being with Jesus and coming to understand that all the things Jesus does – healing, helping, forgiving, loving, teaching, and living out life in a certain,…

Archbishop Postpones Mass Obligation

Dispensation extended from original expiration of September 6th, but Catholics who engage in other risks ‘should begin to return to Sunday Mass’ DETROIT — Catholics in the Archdiocese of Detroit are dispensed from their obligation to attend Sunday Mass until at least Monday, November 23rd, according to a new directive issued by Archbishop Allen H.…

From Fr. Tom!

How strong is your faith in the Good Lord? Our faith is always measured by our persistence. No matter how impossible our petition before God is, if we will persist and never give up, God shall grant us what we wish for. It may not always be what we want, but it will always be what we need. This was proven by…