Christ the King Catholic Church

Homily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, July 8, 2018, the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. This homily is the first in a series of homilies on the Mass. Fr. Ed notes that the Psalm response for today speaks of fixing our eyes on the Lord, something that we can do literally at the Consecration. But, just as the people of Nazareth in today...

Homily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, July 1, 2018, the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Reflecting on the readings for today's Mass , Fr. Ed notes that we, too, need to pursue the King with faith and diligence. If we do so, we need never fear that He will turn a blind eye to us because He loves us with a deep, personal love. As He lov...

Homily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 24, 2018, the Solemnity of the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church at Christ the King, by Fr. Ed Fride, Christ the King Catholic Church. (June 24, 2018, was the 17th Anniversary of the Dedication of Christ the King's Church. With the permission of Bishop Boyea, Christ the King celebrated this proper solemnity instead of the scheduled unive...

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, June 23, 2018, the Vigil of the Solemnity of the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church at Christ the King, by Dcn. Larry Randolph, Christ the King Catholic Church. (June 24, 2018, was the 17th Anniversary of the Dedication of Christ the King's Church. With the permission of Bishop Boyea, Christ the King celebrated this proper solemnity instead...

Homily given at the 11:00 am Mass on Sunday, June 17, 2018, the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Dcn. Dan Foley, Christ the King Catholic Church. Dcn. Dan notes that the readings for today are primarily about growth. On this Sunday, which is also Father's Day, he focuses on what these readings reveal to all of us and particularly to men. Keywords: conversion, discipleship, holiness

Homily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 17, 2018, the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time (which is also Father's Day), by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Reflecting on today's second reading from St. Paul , Fr. Ed reminds men that Jesus calls them to be courageous leaders of our culture and our Church. Keywords: evangelization, worship

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, June 16, 2018, the Vigil of the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Bill Spencer, retired priest of the Diocese of Saginaw, now in residence at Christ the King. Fr. Bill shares from his experience as a pastor in a rural community and how it relates to today's Gospel parables of the Kingdom of God. He asks us to ask ourselves, "What do I have to do t...

Homily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 10, 2018, the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Reflecting on today's readings and on the ordination on June 9 of Fr. John Machiorlatti to the priesthood for the Diocese of Lansing, Fr. Ed notes that, unlike Adam and Eve who said "no" to God, we are invited to say "yes" to letting His Kingdom f...

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, June 9, 2018, the Vigil of the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Bill Spencer, retired priest of the Diocese of Saginaw, now in residence at Christ the King. Commenting on today's readings , Fr. Bill notes that Jesus brings us to a new understanding of family that is rooted in our relationship with Him. However, that relationship requires obedienc...

Talk given on June 2, 2018, by Professor Barbara Morgan. This talk is one of a multi-part Catechist Formation series, given for catechists at Christ the King Catholic Church, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Keywords: commandments, love, neighbor

Talk given on June 2, 2018, by Professor Barbara Morgan. This talk is one of a multi-part Catechist Formation series, given for catechists at Christ the King Catholic Church, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Keywords: commandments, love

Homily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 3, 2018, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Jesus is present in the Eucharist for us to adore and receive Him. It is actually Him, truly Him. He will give us the help we need to believe if we ask. Keywords: Eucharist, faith, trust

Homily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 27, 2018, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed reflects on the gift of the Trinity to us and the invitation given to each of us to come into a deeper union with each of the Three Divine Persons because we are so loved. Keywords: surrender to God, evangelization, worship, conversion

Talk given on May 12, 2018, by Professor Barbara Morgan. This talk is one of a multi-part Catechist Formation series, given for catechists at Christ the King Catholic Church, Ann Arbor Michigan. Keywords: law, grace, faith, salvation

Talk given on May 12, 2018, by Professor Barbara Morgan. This talk is one of a multi-part Catechist Formation series, given for catechists at Christ the King Catholic Church, Ann Arbor Michigan. Keywords: social teaching, faith, salvation

Homily given at the 7:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, May 19, 2018, the Vigil of the Solemnity of Pentecost, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. As we celebrate Pentecost, Fr. Ed reminds us that Jesus gives us the Holy Spirit so that we can love the Trinity and each other more and spread the Good News. Keywords: Holy Spirit, evangelization, worship

Homily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 13, 2018, the Solemnity of the Ascension (which this year is also Mother's Day), by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. As today's first reading describes , Jesus ascended to prepare a home for us and to send us the Spirit. We also need the Spirit to defend the gifts of motherhood and femininity. Keywords: evangelization, worship...

Homily given at the Confirmation Mass on Thursday, May 10, 2018, by Bishop Earl Boyea, Bishop of the Diocese of Lansing. The homily is preceded by Fr. Ed Fride's introduction of the Confirmation candidates and by Bp. Boyea's expression of thanks to those who have been involved with the liturgy and the preparation of the candidates. Keywords: Holy Spirit, peace, Shalom

Homily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 6, 2018, the 6th Sunday of Easter, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed notes that Jesus gives us His Spirit to share the Good News with others. As the first reading shows in the story of Cornelius , Jesus also prepares hearts to receive Him. Ask for more of the Holy Spirit for Pentecost! Keywords: Pentecost, evangelizat...

This is the fifth talk given in the "Living Pentecost" class, given by Dr. Mary Healy at Christ the King Catholic Church. Dr. Healy shared practical ways to pray with people in the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit.   Keywords: Holy Spirit, Pentecost, gifts, charisms, prayer, tongues, prophecy, charismatic gift, healing

Talk given on April 14, 2018, by Professor Barbara Morgan. This talk is one of a multi-part Catechist Formation series, given for catechists at Christ the King Catholic Church, Ann Arbor Michigan. Keywords: justification, faith, salvation

Talk by Dr. James Pauley, Professor of Theology and Catechetics at the Franciscan University of Steubenville , given to CTK's catechists, clergy, and leaders in Liturgy of the Word for Children on March 17, 2018. The talk focused on the liturgy and inspired many of our catechists. CTK Director of Youth Discipleship John Hoving commented, "Dr. James Pauley's talk following this year's Bosco Dinner...

Homily given at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 29, 2018, the 5th Sunday of Easter, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. In today's Gospel , Jesus invites us to be fruitful. The first time that God told us to be fruitful was in the Book of Genesis when the very first command that God gave to Adam and Eve was "Be fruitful and multiply."  The encyclical  Humanae Vitae teach...

This is the fourth talk in the "Living Pentecost" class, given by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church, on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Fr. Ed talks about being receptive to the Holy Spirit's gifts and direction and shares many stories from his own life.   Keywords: Holy Spirit, Pentecost, gifts, charisms, prayer, tongues, prophecy, charismatic gift

Homily given at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 22, 2018, the 4th Sunday of Easter, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. In today's Gospel , Jesus invites us to deeper union with Him. Now is the time to prepare yourself for Pentecost. Keywords: conversion, Holy Spirit, evangelization, worship