Epiphany

Vanessa talks about St. Cyril of Jerusalem, whose feast day is today. She also previews the upcoming interviews and shares a brief commentary:

What mat have you been lying on for far too long?And what step is Jesus inviting you to take today?

EWTN News recently aired a piece “Exploring Detroit’s Eastern Catholic Community and Its Ancient Traditions.” Dr. Adhid Miri was featured and he joins Vanessa to discuss it today! View the segment here:

Dr. Adhid Miri is former professor of Chemistry and cultural consultant with diverse professional experiences in Iraq, England & the United States. Born in Baghdad, Iraq in 1948 and since arriving in the United States in 1981, he has been an active member of the Iraqi American Community in Michigan and served as President of the Chaldean Iraqi American Association of Michigan from 2003 to 2005. Dr. Miri holds PhD degree from Brunel University, England, and Post-Doctoral fellowship from King’s College London. Currently, Dr. Miri is the Director of Projects at the Chaldean Community Foundation which is the non-profit arm of the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce in Michigan. Dr. Miri held leadership roles across various programs including refugees’ resettlement and integration. He advocates for Christian and Minorities, and travels frequently to report on demographic changes of internally displaced persons in Iraq.

EWTN News recently aired a piece “Exploring Detroit’s Eastern Catholic Community and Its Ancient Traditions.” Fr. Chris Nahra was featured and he joins Vanessa to discuss it today! View the segment here:

Fr. Chris Nahra serves as Associate Pastor at St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church in Clinton Township.

Fr. Dan Dixon is speaking March 19th at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth. HIs topic will be: “Young People and the Church’s Hope-Filled Future.” Vanessa recently spoke with Fr. Dan on March 5th and you can revisit that interview here. Event details here.

Jack Krasula, President of Trustinus, LLC, is formerly the founder, CEO and President of Decision Consultants, Inc. (DCI), the largest privately held professional information technology services firm in America. Krasula sold DCI to Ciber, Inc. in May 2002. Jack started his company in 1976 and grew the company from a one-person operation to a $150+ million in revenue, 1800+ employee firm. Unlike other companies with empty mission statements, Jack did everything he could to ensure his philosophy was remembered – and lived. Today, Jack is carrying on his philosophy and approach to people with Trustinus, LLC, a world-class provider of executive search services and Star Tickets, a full service ticketing provider. Jack is also the radio show host of “Anything is Possible” on NewsTalk 760 WJR, a weekly inspirational show on Sunday evenings highlighting successful people who rose from humble beginnings.

Social media poses potentially serious risks for youth, especially since it was not originally designed for them. So how can this be fixed?

Some countries have implemented or are considering social media bans for youth, like Indonesia, Australia, Germany, and Canada. Solutions to protect children online are varied, and Congress has yet to pass legislation such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) to compel Big Tech platforms to institute a ‘Duty of Care’ and ensure strict safety settings. Big Tech’s lobby has successfully stopped KOSA’s passage for three years now.

Yet we know children are still being harmed. Sextortion is a growing threat, especially to young boys ages 14-17, the FBI has warned. Violent online network “764”targets children for sexual exploitation and self-harm. Kids suffer from screen time addiction and are subject to problematic algorithms that prey on youth vulnerabilities.

Donna Rice Hughes, President and CEO of Enough Is Enough (EIE) is an internationally known Internet safety expert, author, speaker and producer. Her vision, expertise and advocacy helped to birth the Internet safety movement in America at the advent of the digital age. Since 1994, she has been a pioneering leader on the frontlines of U.S. efforts to make the Internet safer for children and families by implementing a three-pronged strategy of the public, the technology industry and legal community sharing the responsibility to protect children online. This strategy has been adopted by industry and governments worldwide.

Fr. James Conlon is the Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Ann Arbor. Born in the Republic of Ireland, Fr. James completed his seminary studies in Ireland and in the USA. Having completed his philosophical studies at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Fr. James continued his theological studies at the Milltown Institute of Theology in Dublin, an institute run under the auspices of the Irish Jesuits.

Prior to entering seminary, Fr. James qualified as an attorney in Ireland, having studied at the National University of Ireland, Galway and at the Law Society of Ireland. He completed a BA in Law and History and a post graduate degree in Law. As an attorney, Fr. James worked for one of Ireland’s largest law firms in the area of commercial and banking law. He also spent time in Sydney, Australia with a major law firm.

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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Fr. Joe Mallia is Pastor of St. Kieran Catholic Church in Shelby Township. He was ordained a priest in 1992. Fr. Joe also has taught high school, directed retreats and serves as the chaplain to the Maltese American community in the archdiocese.

Regardless of your place on life’s journey, FORGE is committed to meeting you where you’re at … then taking you further than you thought possible. FORGE exists to build men, marriages, and families that are fully alive! By showing the radiance of fathers and families, we illuminate the radiance of He who is life itself: Jesus Christ.

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Dr. John Bishop is the founder and Executive Director of FORGE, an apostolate dedicated to strengthening families through the formation of men. Founded in Des Moines in 2023, FORGE is now expanding to other cities across the country. Dr. Bishop holds a doctorate in theology from the Catholic University of America and is a sought-after speaker at conferences, retreats, and seminars throughout the United States and internationally. He is the author of “New Adam: God’s Plan for Men.”

Discover the ‘Why and How’ of enabling your Catholic school to become an educationally inclusive place that welcomes students of all learning abilities, helping them join the next generation of disciples. The conference begins with registration and breakfast at 8 am, followed by dynamic morning and afternoon sessions and networking opportunities, designed to inspire and inform pastors, school heads, principals, and educators. Click here to register ASAP!Featured Panel Discussions

* Parents and Students Forum

* Peer Mentor Model Panel

* Educators Panel: Voices from the Field

* Funding Resources Panel

Keynote Speaker:From Obstacles to Hope: We Can Do Hard ThingsDr. Christie Bonfiglio Director, Program for Inclusive EducationUniversity of Notre Dame, Alliance for Catholic Education, Professor of Teaching, IEI Fellow

Sean Jorgensen is the President of St. Mary Catholic Central High School (SMCC) in Monroe, Michigan. Under his leadership, SMCC launched the St. Andre Bessette Open Doors Inclusion, one of the first full inclusion models at a Catholic high school in Michigan, welcoming students with diverse learning needs into the life of the school community.

Join us for an Entering Canaan Day Retreat; a confidential day to help you take the next steps towards Hope and Healing. Experience God’s mercy and tenderness for you. Location will be provided upon registration. Call for more information. $25 cost covers the day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Metro Detroit.

Sign up options:Project Rachel: [email protected] or call/text 313-237-5929Mary Lockwood: [email protected] or call/text 734-395-0677

Mary Lockwood is a pro-life activist and speaker. She is a team member of Project Rachel and Entering Canaan, both of which are ministries to help those who have experienced an abortion. Mary speaks openly about her past with the hope of helping other men and women who have walked the same path. She is a parishioner of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Plymouth.