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WATCH: A HEAVENLY RESTORATION | SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST, JACKSON: Constructed in 1857, Saint John the Evangelist in Jackson is the oldest church building in the Diocese of Lansing. Watch this short film as pastor, Father Chas Canoy, explains the parish’s desire to return their beloved building to its former glory by commissioning local artist, Joseph … Continued
SURRENDER When we see the English word SURRENDER we probably assume it means to give up, throw down our arms, admit defeat, and become prisoner of the enemy. Surrender seems like something not good for us. The word comes from an Old French word with the same definition. But surrender, in the spiritual sense, is … Continued
from Tim, Pat, Ryan Grace, and Nathan Ehlert Tim, Pam, Ryan Grace, and Nathan Ehlert made their decision to convert to Catholicism as a family. Our journey began with Pam’s health crisis in 2021. Pam had a cardiac event; the family wasn’t sure if Pam would survive and, if she did, what her quality of … Continued
The Saintly ‘Odd Couple’ “I was one way, and now I am completely different. And the thing that happened in between… was him.” (Mary Magdalene in film series The Chosen) Today we celebrate Saints Peter and Paul – recognized as the two ‘pillars’ who hold up the doorway of the Church. Both are patron saints … Continued
As we launched into “Ordinary Time” and concluded the Easter Season right after last Sunday’s celebration of Pentecost, our Sunday celebrations continue to be anything but “ordinary” this month of June! This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, next weekend is the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, and as we wrap up the … Continued