Epiphany

The word “Pentecost” comes from the Greek word pentekoste, meaning “fiftieth” (as derived from the root word pente, which means five). Accordingly, the Christian Pentecost is celebrated 50 days after Easter. It is the feast that marks the end of the Easter season — and the official beginning of the Church.

A quick search for Pentecost’s definition indicates it commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles, but what is Pentecost’s meaning in our lives today? It is certainly an important commemoration and anniversary of that glorious historical event. It is also a celebration of our present reality as followers of Christ, signifying that believers today are still led by the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit who anointed the early fathers of the Church nearly 2,000 years ago.

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

Venerable Fulton J. Sheen of the United States is set to be beatified on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, will preside at the beatification Mass, representing Pope Leo XIV.

After his heroic virtue was recognized, Fulton Sheen was declared Venerable in 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI. In 2019, Pope Francis authorized a decree recognizing a miracle through his intercession. This recognition cleared Archbishop Sheen for beatification, after which he will have the title “Blessed.”

Fr. Dave Tomaszycki is the Pastor of St. Peter Catholic Church in Mount Clemens. He is also the editor and compiler of “On the Demonic,” using only the words of the Venerable Sheen.

Today is the Feast of Saint John I, Pope and Martyr. Vanessa previews today’s guests/topics and shares a reflection on the Gospel reading of the day.

Deacon Keith Esshaki was born and raised in Iraq. He graduated from University of California, San Diego with a degree in Applied Mathematics. He also works in the Family Life Office at Chaldean Eparchy of St. Peter the Apostle,

This website is designed to encourage Catholics to make pilgrimages to holy sites, shrines, and the tombs of saints and potential saints. Check it out here! It's a wonderful, free resource that will help Catholics and others grow closer to Christ.

Brian O'Neel is a writer, editor, and publicist living in Lansing, MI, with his wife. He has written three books, all from Servant Press, "39 New Saints You Should Know," "Saint Who?" and "150 North American Martyrs You Should Know."

Today is the Feast of Saint Isidore. Vanessa previews today’s guests/topics and shares a reflection on the Gospel reading of the day.

“Economics and Catholic Social Teaching,” taught by Dr. Gabriel X. Martinez, invites participants to explore economic principles through the lens of the Church’s social doctrine, placing the dignity of the human person and the pursuit of the common good at the center of economic decision-making.

“Economic questions are never purely technical, they are deeply moral,” said Dr. Martinez, professor of economics at Ave Maria University. “The Church gives us a rich tradition to evaluate systems like capitalism and socialism, not only by their efficiency, but by how well they uphold human dignity and promote authentic human flourishing.”

Watch a promo video about the course here.

Dr. Gabriel X. Martinez teaches economics and statistics at Ave Maria University. His interests focus on economics education, international finance and open-economy macroeconomics, financial crises, and Catholic social teaching. He has published on the Ecuadorian financial crisis, on the role of economics and of online education in Newman’s idea of the university, and on Pope Francis’s economic ideas. He earned his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Notre Dame and an MA in Educational Technology Leadership from George Washington University.

* Location: Holy Family Catholic Church, 1525 S. Washington, Saginaw, MI 48601.

* Dates: Sunday, May 17 – Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

* Time: Confessions begin at 5:00 p.m., with Mass at 6:30 p.m. each night, followed by Rosary and devotional prayers.

* Schedule Highlights:

* Sunday: Mass at 6:30 p.m. (satisfies Sunday obligation).

* Monday & Tuesday: Mass at 6:30 p.m..

* Theme: “Embracing First Saturday Devotion”

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Father Joseph Christensen, FMI, established the Franciscans of Mary Immaculate in 2011 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fargo, North Dakota. He is the Chaplain/Spiritual Director for St. Gianna’s Maternity Home also located in Warsaw, ND. Ordained in 1997 in Fargo, ND, he hails from Essexville, Michigan. As a Franciscan, Father Joseph is dedicated to the writings of St. Maximilian Kolbe and his Marian Total Consecration, and he also offers parish missions, retreats, days of recollection, spiritual direction, and Third Order Secular group facilitation along with his apostolic work at St. Gianna's Maternity Home in Warsaw, ND.

Today is the Feast of the Ascension. Vanessa previews today’s guests/topics and shares a reflection on the feast day.

The Permanent Diaconate Office of the Archdiocese of Detroit will be hosting an in-person Vocation Awareness Information Night at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Macomb, MI for all who are discerning a call to the Diaconate. Please pass along the following information if you know of any interested men or would like to encourage someone you know.

For married men, wives are strongly encouraged to attend.

Check-in: 6:30 p.m.Presentation: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Deacon Christopher Beltowski is Associate Director for the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Detroit.

Deacons’ unique ministry can benefit the Church, new diaconate director says