Epiphany

Ed Van Buskirk shares about his apostolate, If U Love Me, dedicated to teaching the Ten Commandments. R.J. Lomas talks about the Chesterton Academy of St. George and special events coming up! The post Epiphany – September 25, 2025 appeared first on Ave Maria Radio . Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

Click here for the parish web site! · Fr. Tony Richter was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, the fifth of eight children (his youngest sister passed around the age of three). He attended St. Stephen’s Parish, Grade School, and High School. He attended Michigan State University and graduated in accounting in 1987. While working in the business world, he headed youth groups in Southwest Detroit....

Where is the Church headed? Where is the world going? In 2050, Cardinal Sarah examines the challenges facing the Church, including the priesthood, liturgy, tradition, faith, atheism, ecclesial unity, the family and the rise of neo-paganism and relativism. Rather than offering despair or easy optimism, Cardinal Sarah argues that the Church’s path forward is found in radical fidelity to Christ. He s...

YOUCAT Love Forever is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the Church’s teachings on love and marriage, especially those who are considering marriage. Developed by a YOUCAT team of married couples, priests, and theologians, this book offers profound insights and practical guidance on the path to lasting love. Based on 1,000 questions and suggestions from young people in over 30 coun...

Information on the upcoming gala in Dearborn can be found by clicking here . Curtis Martin, founder of FOCUS, is the keynote speaker. This will take place Oct. 29th at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. John F. Biskner was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Catholic Foundation of Michigan in April 2026, where he leads the organization’s mission to inspire and steward faithful p...

Vanessa says, “If we're going to engage in conversation and maybe even a debate, we have to know what we're talking about.” This covers the faith, politics, voting, world issues and more. She plays a clip from Fr. Mitch Pacwa as well to illustrate. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

Mayra joins Vanessa today to share her powerful story and to promote the banquet for Mother & Unborn Baby Care coming up November 12th at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth. Mayra is the guest speaker and Fr. Karl Finkbeiner will be the emcee. Click here for more! For more information, visit www.maubc.org or call MAUBC at 248-559-7576 to RSVP. Individual tickets are 100, and the Sponsored Table Discoun...

Join us for a powerful and deeply moving evening with Ken Hensley, former Baptist pastor and Director of Pastoral Care for The Coming Home Network, as he shares firsthand accounts of pastors who made the courageous journey into the Catholic Church. Click here to learn more! Ken Hensley has an M.A. in Theology and was an ordained Protestant minister for eleven years before converting to the Catholi...

There are still openings for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Click here for the details! 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 i...

Dr. Samir has written about end of life issues for the Chaldean News . He has reached out to Epiphany to address this topic. Dr. Samir Jamil, MD is a board-certified pediatric hematologist oncologist in Royal Oak, MI and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

In this timely work, Daniel Payne unveils the Church's teaching on family life across history and into the present day. Drawing on powerful testimonies from couples who have struggled with Church teaching, or embraced large families, Payne shows that the Catholic vision of marriage is not a burden but a gift. Whether you are already convinced of that vision or just beginning to explore it, this bo...

· John Graveline is a ministry coordinator and catechist with over 30 years of ministry experience. · He holds a Master of Theological Studies degree from the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington D.C. and the Diploma for Religious Instruction from the Sacred Congregation of the Clergy. · Since 2022, he has been the Director of Parish Life at Assumption of the Ble...

Assembling her most beloved devotional works into a single keepsake edition , this treasury offers short, power-packed reflections designed to strengthen your faith, steady your heart, and help you grow in holiness amidst the clamor of everyday life. Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe is the Chaplain of EWTN where he initially came to work in 1985 as an engineer. Two years later he became one of the founding m...

In Brief is a new podcast with Bishop Francis Kalabat and Karam Bahnam exploring the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It launched September 14, with new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. It is a production of the ECRC and the Chaldean Diocese. Karam Bahnam is married with 4 children. He is an entrepreneur with a BA in Philosophy and MA in Theolog...

Cristofer Pereyra tells us all about the work of the Tepeyac Leadership Initiative, including their new leadership program on lay Catholic leadership as well as the Hour of the Laity Conference taking place Oct 22-24. Cristofer Pereyra is the Chief Executive Officer of the Tepeyac Leadership Initiative . Tepeyac Leadership Initiative is a 5-month (18 weekly sessions) leadership program for the dev...

Mary’s Mantle is a supportive housing program which provides a safe place for pregnant women and for those same new moms and babies in their first seasons together. We offer a variety of services including case management, emotional and spiritual support, transportation, access to community resources, and parenting education. We also provide ongoing support to past residents. Katie Montes is the E...

Column: At 50, the Hyde Amendment’s lifesaving legacy needs defending First passed on Sept. 30, 1976, the Hyde Amendment largely prevents federal taxpayer dollars from funding elective abortions through Medicaid. The Hyde Amendment remains an important victory for the pro-life movement for three reasons. 1) Hyde was an important political victory. The original Hyde Amendment received support from...

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: Archbishop Weisenburger joins workers for Labor Day Mass, parade in Corktown https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/archbishop-weisenburger-joins-workers-for-labor-day-mass-parade-in-corkt...

Allan Smith is the author of “ The Soul of a Disciple: Fulton Sheen’s Meditations on the Cross, the Eucharist, and the Christian Life .” He is also the editor of the new book, “ AMERICA’S APOSTLE: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen .” He shares his experience at the beatification in St. Louis last month. Allan Smith is the Director of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Mission...

In 2008, Tom Vander Woude died saving the life of his youngest son. But this radical self-gift was really the culmination of a quiet life of daily virtue with a heart of faith. Chris Vander Woude, the fifth of Tom and Mary Ellen’s seven sons, now carries the story of his father’s life and death across the country, as well as sharing the process towards canonization that began this year with the as...

Women from across Michigan are invited to come together for a day rooted in The Heart of Feminine Holiness —to encounter Christ, deepen their faith, and experience the gift of sisterhood in Him. Throughout the day, women will be encouraged and inspired through powerful Catholic speakers, uplifting praise and worship, and the celebration of Holy Mass with our bishops. Together, we will reflect on t...

Keri Tarrant is a Catholic evangelist, speaker, and retreat leader with a deep love for Jesus, Our Lady and the mission of the Church. She is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in education and has also studied at Ave Maria college. She tells us about St. Athanasius Parish in Harrison, MI and their upcoming Women’s Retreat this Saturday October 3rd. Get full access...

Dr. Leisa Marie Carzon and Sr. Deirdre Byrne, M.D. will be speaking October 6th at the Downriver Focus on Life Dinner at Crystal Gardens in Southgate. Click here for more information and to register! 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 cli...

We are talking about this Sunday, October 4th, being National Life Chain Sunday .It started back in 1987 and has grown each year. Debbie Bloomfield will tell us all about it and how listeners can participate at 100+ locations in Michigan. Many Life Chains continue to be held throughout the U.S. and Michigan. 20 will be held Downriver and more in metro Detroit. The national website lifechain.org ma...

The Better Part: A Christ-Centered Resource for Personal Prayer by Fr. John Bartunek is a work praised as substantive, meditative, and flexible — a practical guide to Christian meditation followed by prayerful commentary on all four Gospels in their entirety. Every reflection in the app is drawn from its pages. Many readers want both: the treasured volume for the shelf and the study desk, and the...