Christ the King Catholic Church

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 21, 2014, the Fourth Sunday of Advent, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. The Temple was the site of God's Presence until Mary herself became the new Ark of the Covenant, holding the Son of God Himself. Keywords: Advent

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 14, 2014, the Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday), by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Gaudete Sunday is a joyful reminder of the incomparable gift of the Lord Jesus to us. Our families should also be a source of joy for each of our family members. Keywords: Advent, joy, family

The seventh and final talk in the Christ the King Member Class, given on Sunday, October 26, 2014, by Barbara Morgan, Director of Religious Education, Christ the King Catholic Church. Barbara speaks about the vision for the parish, drawing on some of the parish's history to illustrate her points. Dcn. Larry Randolph introduces the talk and gives some brief closing remarks. The Christ the King Memb...

Homily given at the 7:30 p.m. Mass on Monday, December 8, 2014, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. We celebrate today the historical event of Mary's conception free from the stain of original sin. We can turn to the Lady to assist us by her prayer and example, so that we can all grow in holiness. Keywords: Immaculate Conception, ev...

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 7, 2014, the Second Sunday of Advent, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Advent is a time to prepare for more of Jesus, when, as St. John the Baptist says, "He must increase and I must decrease." It is also a time when we focus on the Holy Family, which models family life for us. Advent is an important time to grow in f...

RCIA Talk on the Four Last Things given by Henry Dieterich in 2011. The 2014 talk by Albert Holder did not record. 

RCIA talk by Dave Mangan on his experience of the Holy Spirit on the Duquesne University Retreat Weekend that is attributed to the beginning of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the United States.

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 30, 2014, the First Sunday of Advent, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Advent is a time to encounter the Lord Jesus. Open your heart to Him! Keywords: Advent, surrender to God

Homily given at the 7:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, November 22, 2014, the Vigil of the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. This great feast was instituted to make it clear that there is only one king, our Lord Jesus Christ. It provides us with a wonderful opportunity to respond to His invitation to surrender our lives to...

RCIA talk on Justification and Grace given by Dcn Larry Randolph.

RCIA first talk on God's plan for us in His goodness as seen in Ephesians 4 given be Dcn Larry Randolph.

RCIA talk on Creation and Sin given by Prof Barbara Morgan.

RCIA talk on the Dignity of the Person given by Prof Barbara Morgan.

RCIA talk on Jesus, our Lord, the Son of God given by Dcn Larry Randolph

RCIA discussion on Revelation and Tradition in the Church given by Albert Holder.

RCIA discussion on the Trinity given by Prof Barbara Morgan

RCIA discussion on the purpose and mission of the Church and why God created it. This was given by Dcn Larry Randolph.

RCIA talk on the Communion of Saints and Purgatory given by Kate Schoenle.

First talk on the Church discussing the Four Marks of the Church that describe the authenic Church that Jesus founded.

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 16, 2014, the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Reflecting on the Gospel of the Parable of the Talents (Matt. 25:14-30), Fr. Ed notes that the Lord Jesus has given us many gifts and talents. The more deeply we fall in love with Him, trust Him and cooperate with Him, the better things will...

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, November 15, 2014, the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Richard Lobert, chaplain at Fr. Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor. Fr. Lobert reflects on the importance of living our lives focused on the last moment that we will live. Key words: Surrender to God, trust, peace

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 9, 2014, the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, by Fr. Richard Lobert, chaplain at Fr. Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor. Fr. Lobert reflects on this feast as the feast of Christ the Bridegroom and His Bride the Church, which came from and dwells in the Pierced Side of Christ. Key words: Temple, Mystical Body of Christ, wa...

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, November 8, 2014, the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, by Dcn. Larry Randolph, Christ the King Catholic Church. The readings of today's feast remind us that Jesus is the foundation of the Temple, and we are its living stones. Dcn. Larry notes that this feast also provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the Church building itself...

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 2, 2014, All Souls' Day, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. All Souls' Day and its theology reminds us of two things:  to pray for those in Purgatory and to live in a way that avoids it. Keywords: Surrender to God, conversion, Purgatory

Talk given on Saturday, November 1, 2014, at Christ the King Catholic Church by Sr. Ann Shields, S.G.L. , to the members of the Christ the King Music Ministry at their annual Day of Renewal. Key words: holiness, worship, music, evangelization