Epiphany

“You can help change the culture and share with your coworkers how they can do the same by the way you show up, by the way you lead, by the way you center your communication, your interaction, all on Christ. Let’s all be on the job with Jesus every single day.

He’s with us whether we like it or not, whether we pay attention or not. Let’s pay attention. Let’s invite him in. Let’s communicate, dialogue with him. Be truly on the job with him every single day. And make a decision that’s going to change your life for the better.”

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.”

Daniel joins Vanessa each month to look at important stories that have been featured on the Detroit Catholic website.

Daniel Meloy – News Reporter for the Detroit Catholic

We plan to look over these stories today:

· Cardinal Tobin joins local Jesuit community in celebrating 150 years in Detroit

https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/cardinal-tobin-joins-local-jesuit-community-in-celebrating-150-years-in-detroit

· Parishes help teenagers ‘keep the flame burning’ after ‘mountaintop experiences’

https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/parishes-help-teenagers-keep-the-flame-burning-after-mountaintop-experiences

· To give God worship and glory Liturgical ministers break open the treasures of the Mass

https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/to-give-god-worship-and-glory-liturgical-ministers-break-open-the-treasures-of-the-mass

· Detroit literacy centers begun by Catholic religious sisters continue making impact

https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/detroit-literacy-centers-begun-by-catholic-religious-sisters-continue-making-impact

· Cathedral’s SON Fund brightens the situation for people in need

https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/cathedrals-s-o-n-fund-brightens-the-situation-for-people-in-need-with-cash-assistance

· Catholic Charities works to coordinate, strengthen local prison and jail ministries

https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/catholic-charities-works-to-coordinate-strengthen-local-prison-and-jail-ministries

· Seminary work is about fostering a ‘zeal for souls,’ new Sacred Heart rector says

https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/seminary-work-is-about-fostering-a-zeal-for-souls-new-sacred-heart-rector-says

· Two men publicly say ‘yes’ to God’s calling, enter candidacy for holy orders

https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/two-men-publicly-say-yes-to-gods-calling-enter-candidacy-for-holy-orders

Another Way Pregnancy Center is a non-profit women’s care organization.

We exist so no woman or couple feels the need for abortion. Programs offered through our center focus on sexual integrity, fetal development, ultrasounds, parenting, adoption resources, material support, and opportunities for personal growth and restoration.

Amanda Gee is the Assistant Director of Another Way Pregnancy Center in Farmington Hills.

“Our new ministry is called, “Relics on the Road” and involves traveling with and giving talks concerning relics of the church. We also offer people a chance to have a personal, hands-on encounter with said relics.

I am currently one of the stewards of approximately 640 relics of both the first and second class, with a majority of those being first class relics with their authentics (paperwork). We have a large number of Saints available, as well as relics of the Passion of our Lord such as pieces of the True Cross and the Crown of Thorns.

Over the past three years a dedicated team of volunteers and employees of several parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit have discovered, collected, and cataloged hundreds of relics that were previously either unorganized or outright undiscovered across several churches in the Archdiocese.

What started as a passion project quickly became a chance to evangelize and educate, as several volunteers have been able to take select relics out to a number of parishes and schools to share some of these treasures. This year I have personally taken relics to a number of schools and parishes and held talks for catechism, OCIA, Bible studies and more. With audiences ranging from 15 to over 150, we always provide a chance to both venerate and interact with the relics, and allow people to create their own third class relics by touching items like rosaries and scapulars to the first class relics. I currently travel around the Archdiocese, but I have been as far as Akron, OH to give talks and present as well. Before each trip I offer any given group a chance to browse our list of relics and select a few to tailor the experience to their group. From St. Thomas Aquinas and other doctors of the church for catechism classes all the way to relics of the Holy Family to present on family nights. Each group gets to add a personal touch to make it extra appealing.” - Sean Shriner

For more information, you can e-mail: [email protected]

Admission is free! The Rosary begins at 6:30 pm and Darryl will start at 7:00.

St. John’s Resort44045 Five Mile RdPlymouth, MI 48170

Pro-Life Catholic OB-GYN Dr. Thomas Meyer tells us about the Heart of Christ Clinic in Detroit and his work there. Fr. Donald Haggerty talks about his book, "The Hour of Testing."

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Robert Fleming is a parishioner at, and 14th year as Festival chairman for, our Parish of the Week - St. Charles Borromeo in Newport, MI.

Their big Parish Festival is coming up Sept 11-13.

The Michigan Knights of Columbus will host Living Rosary at the Michigan State Capitol on September 13 at 2:00 PM. The event is expected to bring hundreds from across the state to hear inspiring speakers and to pray the rosary on the Capitol lawn.

Kevin Duffy is State Faith Director for the Michigan Knights of Columbus.

For ten years, the people of Southeast Michigan have come together to put God’s Mercy into action. There are many ways to take part, and Southeast Michigan is hungry for an experience of God’s mercy like never before. This year’s Catholic Charities Day of Mercy is on October 17, and Deacon Fred Billotto has the details.

Click Here to learn more!

Deacon Fred Billotto is the Mission Integration & Evangelical Charity Manager at Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan.