Epiphany

“If anybody came to me and said, ‘Hey, we can rewind and we can go back and you can be a Major League all-star and win World Series championships and MVP trophies and millions of dollars and all the things. Hard pass. Not interested in the least. This is exactly what I was made for,” Father Lehnertz said. Read more here ! Fr. Benjamin Lehnertz is the Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Orlando...

Partake in a profound pilgrimage with Teresa Tomeo & Deacon Dom Pastore to visit these relics at the Basilica of San Francesco and walk in the footsteps of the beloved saint who embraced poverty, peace, and joyful devotion to Christ. This pilgrimage centers on the places most intimately tied to his life and conversion— Assisi , where he rests; Rivotorto , where he lived among the poor; Spoleto , w...

We look back on Sr. Marie Jeannette, Dr. Matthew Daniels, Elizabeth Champion, Joey Stout, Fr. Jacob VanAssche, Fr. Pat Bruen, Michael McCartney, Sandie Weathers, Dr. Rachel Popcak Isaac, Fr. Ed Fride and Fr. JJ Mech. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

This book was written by Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J. and originally published in 1885. “In a nutshell this read is a completely distinct and separate stage in the history of the Incarnation. Our Lord’s life in the womb of His Blessed Mother presents a modern take on a devotion of Our Lord which begins with the Annunciation itself and ends on the eve of the Nativity, covering the whole unborn l...

The UCFS-CALC provides comprehensive programs and services designed to empower individuals and families, including food assistance, workforce training, and community support. Melanie Ann Duquesnel is the new president/CEO of United Community Family Services/Chaldean American Ladies of Charity . Founded in 1961 by 20 refugee and immigrant women, the Chaldean American Ladies of Charity (CALC) began...

Perhaps a goal for 2026 is to truly understand the 10 Commandments and go into the New Year, praying the Ten Commandments: Creator of the universe and Redeemer of my soul, give me Your grace to grow in Your Commandments each day and in Your mercy when I stumble. (1) You are the Lord my God. I will not have any gods before You. (2) I will not use Your name in vain but will glorify Your name in all...

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“Ignorance does not protect against evil. Maintaining a basic understanding of the spiritual life can, and it will help you attain greater overall well-being. In this practical battle plan for spiritual awareness and strength, experts Dan Burke and Mary Ruth Hackett guide you in recognizing, understanding, and responding to the spiritual forces working for and against you.” Click here to purchase...

Vanessa shares her favorite Christmas music and talks about the Saints. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

“ That Man is You! honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. The program harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive!” Al Juarez is the Senior Development Officer at Paradisus Dei . Ed...

“At the 53rd Annual SOCK Dinner in support of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) was honored with the Silver Soup Bowl Award for its enduring partnership and compassionate service to those in need. Presented each year at the SOCK Dinner, the Silver Soup Bowl Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made exceptional contributions to the C...

Fr. Chris Nahra serves as Associate Pastor at St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church in Clinton Township. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

Read his piece here: New #WeCount Data Shows Abortion Uptick in 2025 “The main takeaway from this new #WeCount data is that the percentage of abortions done via telehealth continues to increase. In the first six months of 2024, just under 20 percent of all abortions were done via telehealth. That figure increased to 27 percent for the first six months of 2025. Telehealth abortions are undermining...

We look back on Anthony D’Ambrosio, Claire Dwyer, Dcn. Michael Houghton, Fr. John Kopson, Fr. Craig Giera, Fr. David Pellican, Fr. George Puthenpeedika, Katie Parks, Michael Smith, Nikki Kingsey and Teresa Peterson. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

Roxane is one of three co-authors of “ Finding Flannery: A Travel Memoir Exploring the Mystique of Flannery O’Connor and the Legacy She Has Left Us All .” She tells us all about it today. She also recently met Pope Leo XIV and wrote about the experience here . Roxane Salonen is an author, speaker and podcast host. Her website is roxanesalonen.com . Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.subs...

Deo Gratias primarily serves people living on the Northeast side of Detroit, operating out of a building provided by the St. Jude Roman Catholic Mission on East Seven Mile Road. The organization’s mission is to honor the dignity of each person as they offer Christ-like hospitality to people in need. They fulfill this mission by operating a Café that serves free hot meals Monday through Friday, a F...

“The situation continues to be very dire in Bethlehem where nine out of ten families currently have no income. Electricity is inconsistent, water is sporadic and many families subsist on only one meal a day. Yet in the midst of these hardships, hope endures. In times of great conflict when life is difficult, Holy Family Hospital steps up to provide encompassing care as a beacon of hope for women a...

“Join us on December 20th for a festive evening at the cinema as Detroit Catholic Campus Ministry hosts Movie Night with DCCM! We’ll gather at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit at 6:00 PM for a warm reception featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and great conversation. Afterward, we’ll move into the newly renovated seminary auditorium for a special screening of I t’s A Wonderful Life on th...

Fr. J.J. Mech was the youngest in a large family and is now an uncle and great-uncle many times over. He is very family-oriented and wrote his thesis on family. Fr. J.J. was ordained 30 years ago. He has served in large suburban and smaller inner-city parishes and has loved being pastor. He has been the rector of the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament since 2015. While he is a Spartan at hear...

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Despite devastation, ‘hope is still there’ in Gaza, Cardinal Pizzaballa tells Detroiters Father Alex Kratz, OFM, is a Franciscan friar living at St. Benedict the Black Friary (on the grounds of Ss. Peter & Paul Parish [Westside] in the Archdiocese of Detroit). Fr. Alex served for almost 4 years as Associate Pastor at St. Michael’s in Southfield. He has served on the Archdiocesan Evangelization Tea...

“Australia is right to ban minors under age 16 from having social media which have been detrimental to youth. This ban should be an incentive for social media and other online platforms and services to be proactive in implementing safer-by design-technologies and default parental management tools before rushing to market with products that are potentially dangerous for children and teens,” said Do...

“While the special needs community has physical, speech and occupational therapy options, fitness options were virtually nonexistent. But now, Team GUTS™ is training all athletes who want to learn to be better. By establishing Team GUTS™, a tax-exempt non-profit, Paul and Todd are making a major impact on the lives of thousands with special needs children.” “Since their youth, Paul and Todd Turner...

The Chaldean Language Workshop, founded by OU Graduate Student Stephen Hannawi, currently meets twice a week on campus and invites participants to come learn about the Chaldean alphabet, grammar, and pronunciation in an engaging and academic setting.“I founded the CLW to preserve and revive one of the world’s oldest and most influential languages — the Chaldean language — which once served as the...

Joyce Campbell is the French language teacher at Mercy High School in Farmington Hills . She is known for her innovative programs - including courses on French theater, opera, art and architecture, poetry and literature - and is an advocate for technology in language education and was instrumental in the installation of two language labs at Mercy. Of particular note is a program she introduced, Pa...