Tue, 6 November 2012
Homily given at the 7:30 p.m. Mass on Monday, November 5, 2012, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. At this special Mass celebrated on the eve of the election, Fr. Ed reminds us that there have been many times throughout history when the people of God have been in great difficulties, but Jesus is more powerful. If we turn to Him and do things His way, we will see a greater and greater release of the power of His Holy Spirit to do His will, to trust Him, to be courageous, to give joy and hope to others, and to hold fast to the truth, especially the truth about Who Jesus Himself is. Key words: voting, God's will, hope, joy |
Tue, 6 November 2012
Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 4, 2012, the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Dcn. Dan Foley, Christ the King Catholic Church. Catholic understanding is that, as a follower of Jesus, we are called, not just to belief, but to action, to love our neighbor as ourselves. Yet the government through the HHS Mandate would try to limit our freedom of religion, guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, to just worship that takes place behind church walls. In the face of this challenge, we have a responsibility to vote with the first priority being the protection of human life and the second priority being the protection of religious liberty. Key words: voting, pro-life, freedom of religion, religious liberty |
Tue, 6 November 2012
Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 4, 2012, the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Dcn. Larry Randolph, Christ the King Catholic Church. We are called to love God because of all He has done and to show that love in our care for others, especially the poor, and by voting in this year's presidential elections. Key words: voting, pro-life, thankfulness, love |
Tue, 6 November 2012
Homily given at the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Friday, November 2, 2012, the Commemoration of All Souls, by Dcn. Larry Randolph, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dcn. Larry exhorts us to pray for the souls in Purgatory, not only on All Souls Day, but throughout the month of November, for they can do nothing to help themselves. They are dependent on our sacrifices and prayers. He also reminds us to keep in mind our own end, not out of fear, but out of love for God, who loves us and wants us to become the people He has created us to be. Key words: Purgatory, souls, intercession, suffering |
Mon, 5 November 2012
Homily given at the 12 noon Mass on Friday, November 2, 2012, the Commemoration of All Souls, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed explains how the first reading from the Book of Maccabees establishes a clear understanding of the existence of Purgatory, the part of the Kingdom of God inhabited by the Church Suffering, and the importance of praying for the suffering souls in Purgatory, especially those who have no one else to pray for them. Key words: Purgatory, souls, intercession, suffering |
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Christ the King Catholic Church A charismatic, personal parish of the Diocese of Lansing, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan
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