Yes, the Gospel is not just the Good News. It is Great News! Spectacular news! God has rescued me. Now, what will be my response?

'If we have been captured by the Enemy, what has God done about it?' What He has done is extraordinary - unbelievable Good News! 

This video is part of Bishop Gruss' Advent retreat. The purpose of this retreat is to lead us into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and to introduce to you what the Lord has shared with the Mission Leadership Team regarding our future – what he is asking of us. Watch additional videos from this retreat here: https://saginaw.org/advent-2024#video

Look around at what has happened and is happening in our world today. Wouldn’t you agree that the world is a bit messed up today? Why is that? This is an important question to answer.

Again, the purpose of this retreat is to lead us into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and to introduce to you what the Lord has shared with my Mission Leadership Team regarding our future – what he is asking of us.

"Dr. Dan Osborn from the Diocese of Saginaw explains his groundbreaking research project to gather data regarding Mary’s influence as Mother of the Church."- Ave Maria Radio

So many people today live as if there is nothing – nothing beyond this world. So many people today live as if there is no hope. The world is dire, and there is nothing anybody can do about it.  Are you one of them?  Well, the Lord God has the answer! 

Again, the purpose of this retreat is to lead us into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and to introduce to you what the Lord has shared with my Mission Leadership Team regarding our future – what he is asking of us.

Bishop Gruss: Thank you for joining me as we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King and begin this six week retreat together all across the diocese.

Again, the purpose of this retreat is to lead us into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and to introduce to you what the Lord has shared with my Mission Leadership Team regarding our future – what he is asking of us.

Have you ever been overwhelmed by the Gospel? Secondly, what is the lens in which you view your life and our world? In other words, what is the lens of your personal reality?

On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Father Andy LaFramboise was interviewed on Ave Maria Radio's "Epiphany" program.

During the interview, Father Andy discussed the three-point plan guiding vocation efforts in the Diocese of Saginaw. He also discussed prayer amidst a culture of anxiety.