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“Healing Arts Wellness will officially open its doors inside Powerhouse Gym in West Bloomfield. Many people know me through my interests in faith, music, philosophy, and writing. What many don’t know is that physical fitness has also been an important part of my life for decades. From martial arts and weightlifting to navigating life as a blind person, I’ve come to appreciate just how important our physical well-being is to living well. Over the last several years, that appreciation has grown into a vision: creating a place that encourages people to invest in their health not only when something goes wrong, but as a normal and intentional part of living well. Healing Arts Wellness is the result of that vision, and I’m excited to finally bring it to life.” - Omar

Omar Binno holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Communications and English Literature, and earned his Master’s in Liberal Studies from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2000, with a concentration in public relations and marketing. He is also a recording engineer and co-founder of Healing Arts of the Little Flower, a nonprofit offering integrative therapies for individuals with disabilities and trauma.

Rising from the Ashes is happening today at Huntington Place in Detroit, welcoming Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Detroit. The day features keynotes by Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Brownsville, Texas, Sr. Josephine Gartrett, CSFN, Fr. John Riccardo and Jeff Cavins, along with an evening concert by Matt Maher & Sarah Kroger. A Eucharistic procession — potentially the largest in the archdiocese’s history — will process from Huntington Place to the Spirit of Detroit statue on Woodward Avenue, with a blessing over the city and the Church of Detroit from Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger of Detroit.

Eucharistic revival to attract thousands of pilgrims to Detroit this summer (Detroit Catholic)

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Sarah Kroger is a Nashville-based, Catholic worship leader and songwriter who has released five albums: Your time (2011,) Hallelujah Is Our Song (2013,) Bloom (2019,) Light (2020,) and her latest live album, The London Sessions (2023.) She is part of the multi-cultural trio Village Lights as well as the female collective FAITHFUL, two enterprises that are a testament to her prolific creativity and talent.As a contemporary worship leader in the Catholic Church, Sarah Kroger gives a new language to people’s relationship with Jesus, inspiring her listeners to keep saying yes to vulnerability, intimacy, and honesty.

Detroit Catholic: ‘Rising’ revival calls for Detroit faithful to be a people of hope rooted in Christ

Throughout the day, the thousands of attendees will hear from renowned Catholic speakers such as Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Brownsville, Texas (and a former auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Detroit); Fr. John Riccardo, founder of ACTS XXIX and a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit; Sr. Mary Grace, SV, of the Bronx, N.Y.-based Sisters of Life; and Jeff Cavins, creator and founder of the popular Great Adventure Bible Study. Nationally known musicians, such as Matt Maher, Sarah Kroger, Steve Angrisano and Sarah Hart, are set to perform, along with local artist Santiago Fernandez, at a concert at the end of the revival, wrapping a day of spiritual revival, praise and worship.

Kristine Haas is the Director of Faith and Family Formation at our parish of the week, St. Joan of Arc in St. Clair Shores.

· A longtime parishioner, Kristine brings a background in strategic and creative communications to her role in parish ministry, in which she has served for the past six years. She and her dedicated team enjoy supporting families and individuals as they grow in their faith and discover the joy of a life centered on Christ.

· Kristine and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with five children and are now enjoying the joys of grandparenthood, with one grandchild and another on the way.

Pope Francis established the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly to be celebrated each year on the fourth Sunday of July. This year’s celebration falls on the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, the Grandparents of Jesus. The theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV is: “I will never forget you.” - Is 49:15

Steve Ray is a convert to the Catholic faith and a popular author, speaker, and pilgrimage leader. He has been to the Holy Land exploring, filming, and leading thousands of pilgrims. Steve is a regular guest on Catholic radio and TV including Catholic Answers, Ave Maria Radio, and EWTN.

Some of his books include:Genesis: A Bible Study Guide and CommentaryCrossing the Tiber: Evangelical Protestants Discover the Historical ChurchUpon This Rock: St. Peter and the Primacy of Rome in Scripture and the Early Church

The United Saints of America? The “big S” saints — those raised to the altar by the Catholic Church — have traversed our land, sea to shining sea, from St. Isaac Jogues in the East to St. Junípero Serra in the West. To mark our nation’s 250th birthday, join veteran journalist and passionate storyteller Peggy Stanton on a tour of all 50 states and the District of Columbia, under the guidance of our patroness, the Blessed Mother, in search of the famous and not-so-famous shrines, those least recognized but with wonderful, intriguing back stories.

Peggy Stanton is also the author of “From the White House to the White Cross.” She’s a Dame of the Order of Malta. Peggy was ABC News’ first female Washington correspondent. She has hosted programs on Ave Maria Radio including Power from the Pews. Her first book was “The Daniel Dilemma: The Moral Man in the Public Arena.”

On Saturday, May 23, Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger ordained four men to the sacred priesthood for the Archdiocese of Detroit.

Deacons Lizandro Barba, Karl Finkbeiner, James Musgrave and Daniel Whalen became priests “now and forever, in the order of Melchizedek,” as it is worded in the Rite of Ordination.

Each man’s journey to the priesthood is as unique as the man himself, but beginning Saturday, they will share the common bond of being priests for Christ and His Church.

Vanessa speaks with Fr. Whalen today!

Fr. Daniel Whalen is an Associate Pastor at the Church of the Divine Child in Dearborn. He shares his journey to the priesthood with Vanessa today.

“My journey to the priesthood started in a very gentle, progressive way of understanding my vocation and just learning and living the Catholic family life,” Deacon Whalen told Detroit Catholic. “While altar serving and learning more about the Mass, I started to fall in love with the Church, with the Mass and the Eucharist.”

Alexis Konja is the Development Director at the Lennon Center in Dearborn Heights. She joins Vanessa today to talk about the wonderful work they do and to promote their upcoming events!

Alexis talks about their Baby Supplies Drive taking place until August 7th, the Cheers for Life event July 28th at Papa Romano’s Pizza as well as their banquet planned for October 8th!

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Sister, Soldier, Surgeon presents the extraordinary life of Sr. Deirdre (Dede) Byrne, M.D. — U.S. Army colonel, renowned surgeon, and consecrated religious.

Dr. Leisa Marie Carzon is the best-selling author of Sister, Soldier, Surgeon: The Life and Courage of Sister Deirdre Byrne, M.D., She is president and chairman of the board of a Catholic medical clinic, an assistant professor of education and Catholic School Leadership Graduate Program director at Madonna University, President of Plymouth Right to Life, and founder of the St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarship Fund for Religious. As Michigan’s former State Director for Catholic Vote, she led their nation’s largest grassroots group for rallying the 2020 prolife vote.

She has served as a development executive and as a consultant for Catholic nonprofit organizations. Her nationwide research initiatives in the field of Catholic school leadership led to a new model of Catholic School Leadership and her research in collaboration with the Cardinal Newman Society have significant implications for Catholic education.

Also, the Heart of Christ Clinic celebrates its 4th annual fundraising gala in support of our life-affirming work to witness to the love of Christ, the Divine Physician! Dr. Carzon is also involved with that!

Trial begins in California’s lawsuit against pregnancy resource centers’ abortion pill reversal resources

(OSV News) — California’s lawsuit against two pro-life nonprofit organizations that specialize in helping to reverse the immediate effects of abortion pills went to trial June 24. The Thomas More Society announced the start of the bench trial in the Superior Court of Alameda County June 23, saying California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta sought “to punish and permanently silence” its clients, Heartbeat International and RealOptions Obria Medical Clinics.

Michael addresses:

-Academic Research showing that abortion pill reversal is effective, safe for women, and does not increase the risk of birth defects.

-Anecdotes of women who have successfully gone through abortion pill reversal.

-Expert witness for the state of California refused to testify that APR “does not work” and refused to testify that APR is unsafe.

Michael New is a Senior Associate Scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute and Assistant Professor of Practice at the Catholic University of America.

Brother Benoy Joseph, OFM Cap. is the Director of the Solanus Casey Center.

Join us in remembering the Porter of St. Bonaventure, Blessed Solanus Casey, on the Novena and Feast of Blessed Solanus Casey.

Novena and Feast Schedule

* Tuesday, July 21 – Mass at 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon

* Wednesday, July 22 – Mass at 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon, Blessing of the Sick at 2:00 p.m.

* Thursday, July 23 – Mass at 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon

* Friday, July 24 – Mass at 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon

* Saturday, July 25 – Mass at 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon

* Sunday, July 26 – Mass at 9:00 a.m., Blessing of the Sick at 2:00 p.m.

* Monday, July 27 – Mass at 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon

* Tuesday, July 28 – Mass at 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon

* Wednesday, July 29 – Mass at 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon

* Thursday, July 30 – Feast of Blessed Solanus Casey

* Three Masses: 7:30 a.m., noon and 6:00 p.m.

Noon novena Masses, along with the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, July 26 and the 6:00 p.m. Feast Day Mass, will be livestreamed on the home page of the solanuscasey.org website and to the Father Solanus Casey Facebook page and YouTube channel.