Mon, 30 June 2014
Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 22, 2014, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. After briefly reviewing the history of the establishment of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Fr. Ed describes what we need to do in order for the wonderful gift of Jesus in the Eucharist to be fully effective in our lives. Key words: Eucharist, Blessed Sacrament, Real Presence, transubstantiation, Scripture, prayer, faith |
Mon, 16 June 2014
Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 15, 2014, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, by Fr. Dan Westermann, newly-ordained priest of the Diocese of Lansing. Fr. Dan reminds us that we are all invited to share in the infinite life and love of the Holy Trinity, if we will surrender our lives completely to Him.
Key words: Holy Trinity, love, surrender to God |
Mon, 16 June 2014
Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 15, 2014, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, by Fr. Jim Rolph, newly-ordained priest of the Diocese of Lansing. Fr. Jim speaks of what God can do in each of us if we will surrender to God's freely-given, infinite love and mercy and let Him have His way in our lives.
Key words: Holy Trinity, surrender to God, vocation, Jesus, love, mercy |
Mon, 16 June 2014
Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 8, 2014, the Solemnity of Pentecost, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed briefly recounts how the power of God worked in the Old Testament, the same power that was released at Pentecost and continues to this day for those who ask for the fire of His Divine Love. Key words: Holy Spirit, Pentecost, baptism in the Holy Spirit, Confirmation, miracles |
Mon, 16 June 2014
Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, June 14, 2014, the Vigil of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, by Dcn. John Ozog, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dcn. John reflects on the great mystery of the doctrine of the Most Holy Trinity. Also, in anticipation of Father's Day on Sunday, he shared some of his personal experiences as a father and as a son of our Heavenly Father. Key words: Holy Trinity, fatherhood |
Fri, 6 June 2014
Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 1, 2014, the Solemnity of the Ascension, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. As Jesus said, it was better that He go, because then He would send the Holy Spirit. The Acts of the Apostles shows us how the Holy Spirit should be active in our lives. So as we approach Pentecost, ask for more! Key words: Ascension, Holy Spirit, Pentecost |
Fri, 6 June 2014
Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, May 31, 2014, the Solemnity of the Ascension, by Dcn. Larry Randolph, Christ the King Catholic Church. God had a plan to reveal Jesus as the Messiah, and He has a plan for each one of us. We are all called to carry God's plan of salvation to everyone, just as the apostles did. First, though, we need to have a relationship with Jesus. Key words: Easter, Ascension, evangelization, worship, conversion |
Fri, 6 June 2014
Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 1, 2014, the Solemnity of the Ascension, by Fr. Pat Egan. Fr. Pat reflects on the event of the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven and what it means for our lives. Key words: Ascension, Advocate, presence, Holy Spirit |

