Epiphany

Today is the feast of St. George. Vanessa previews today’s guests/topics and talks about the subject of her new book coming out this year from Marian Press.

Drawing from St. Thérèse’s own writings, the testimonies of those who knew her, and the wisdom of the Church, Fr. Joseph Spence, FFm, presents six keys that unlock the heart of her spiritual doctrine: her devotion to the Holy Face, her understanding of Christ as Spouse, her profound love for the Blessed Virgin Mary, her hidden fraternal charity, the true meaning of the “Little Way,” and the mystery of her Passion and death. Click here to buy.

Fr. Joseph Spence, FFm is a Catholic priest and member of the “Franciscan Family of Mary Immaculate”, inspired by Mother Maria Elisabetta Patrizi. He is currently teaching on the Shroud of Turin at the Pontifical Athenaeum “Regina Apostolorum” (Rome), as well as on Eastern and Western Christian Spirituality. At the Pontifical Theological Faculty “Teresianum” (Rome), he teaches on St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and St. Elizabeth of the Trinity. Fr. Joseph divides his time between priestly ministry, his religious family, and study.

Fr. Steven Gavit was ordained in 1997 as a priest in the Diocese of Saginaw. He has served at various parishes as well as the Chaplain for the Saginaw Valley State University Newman Apostolate Catholic Campus Ministry. Fr. Steve has been the pastor at St. Thomas Aquinas since 2023. Fr. Steve has a devotion to St. Peregrine and St. Thomas will be having a Prayer Service on Wed. April 29th for people who have been touched by cancer (all of us!) All are welcome to attend.

Today is Earth Day. Vanessa previews today’s guests/topics and talks about St. Francis and Pope Leo XIV.

It's Epiphany Book Club Day! Vanessa and Adora Kassab Ibrahim speak with Msgr. Stephen Rossetti about his latest book, "My Confrontation with Hell: Real Demonic Encounters of an Exorcist."

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Paul Duda connects to us from France where he is currently shooting the feature film, “Bernadette and the Lady of Lourdes.” The project has become a deeply meaningful creative and spiritual journey for him, especially in uncovering Bernadette’s very human story behind the visions.

Paul Duda is a co-founder and the Executive Producer at Frank & Lou Creative. He started in feature film production and went on to produce motion graphics for Fox Sports, Sportsnet, and NY1, before taking on major creative roles for the Archdioceses of Los Angeles and Detroit, and has worked as a key creative producer and partner for Coronation Media, 4PM Media, and 10th Hour Productions. His work spans short films, commercials, animated explainers, documentaries, and interactive installations for clients like Ford Bronco, Charles H. Wright Museum, and Sophia Press. He has worked on Emmy award winning campaigns, celebrated festival shorts, and broadcast commercials.

Today is the feast of St. Anselm of Canterbury. Vanessa previews today’s guests/topics and reflects on a passage from the Gospel of John.

Rising from the Ashes will take place at Huntington Place in Detroit on July 22, welcoming Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Detroit. The day will feature 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. 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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Chuck Gaidica is an author, keynote speaker, podcast, and radio host. Many people may know Chuck from his national and local radio and television work in Michigan spanning over four decades. He has multiple Emmy awards and was awarded the prestigious Silver Circle Award for broadcast excellence by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. After retiring from fulltime television news and radio, Chuck served on staff at two churches before returning to the Catholic Church. He also worked as a leader of various efforts to bring business, media, churches, and non-profits together as “forces for good”.

Bailey Knorr is the Executive Director of Family Life Services in Ypsilanti, MI. Their Night for Life Gala is coming up April 30th at Weber’s Boutique Hotel and Restaurant! The last day to register is this Thursday!

Celebrate 41 years of loving women and loving life with Family Life Services! Join us for an evening of purpose and blessings, our best night of the year!

• Experience the compassion and support our staff offers every patient.

• Witness your support save lives through the story of one woman and how she chose life in her own words.

• Meet our staff and our new Executive Director, Bailey.

• See the vision for the future of our organization and the next generation.

• Be inspired the testimony of our speaker, Pam Daugherty, who had an abortion at just 17 and now leads Save the Storks’ mobile ministry, bringing care directly to women in their time of need.

• Enjoy an elegant evening surrounded by like-minded people, with the best food that Weber’s has to offer.

This is your chance to see your generosity in action and celebrate the blessings these past 12 months at Family Life Services:

61 women had a change of heart from considering abortion to choosing life for their little ones!

Today is the feast of Saint Agnes of Montepulciano. Vanessa previews today’s guests/topics and reflects on a passage from the Gospel of John.