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Since the fall of man in the Garden of Eden, illness and suffering have been a part of the human condition because of sin.  Jesus has given us incredible gifts in these Sacraments, allowing for our bodies - but more importantly, our souls - to be healed and strengthened.  

Love and Logic for Teens three week program led by Gary Court and MC'd by Randy and Theresa Cirner. This is week two. The last 15 minutes of the session did not get recorded.

Love and Logic for Teens three week program led by Gary Court and MC'd by Randy and Theresa Cirner. This is week one.

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 9, 2014, the First Sunday of Lent, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Lent is not a time to beat ourselves up so that at Easter we can say to God, You owe me. The Father  delights to  give us the Kingdom. We just need to open the door.  Key words: Lent, evangelization

Homily given at the 7:30 p.m. Mass on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2014, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed reminds us that Lent is a joyful season of preparation, not a time to beat ourselves up. Key words: Lent, grace, prayer

The third talk in the Walking in the Spiritual Gifts class, given by Fr. Ed Fride, pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church. This talk was given on Friday, March 7, 2014, at Christ the King Catholic Church as part of the  Upper Room Ministry . This course is designed to inspire and equip participants to walk in the supernatural charisms as a way of life, especially to evangelize and to build up t...

The third talk in the Life in the Spirit Seminar, given on Friday, March 7, 2014, at Christ the King Catholic Church as part of the Upper Room Ministry. After an introduction by Jack Lynch, Jerry Schoenle offers a personal testimony of how he came into a new and deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit and how it has affected his life. Key words: Holy Spirit, Upper Room

This "Issue Life Night" on March 9, 2014 was all about managing stress.  High school is a stressful time, but there are many things we stress out about that are unnecessary, and there are ways to reduce the stress we experience.  A panel of Core Members and Small Group Leaders presented this night including Mary Zahm, Becca Zahm, Frank Whiting, and Patrick Carroll.  After the presentation, we had...

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 2, 2014, the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Pat Egan, Chaplain at Ave Maria Radio. Fr. Pat reflects on today's Gospel reading from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6:24-34). It serves as a reality check, especially for those who are worriers. Key words: worry, trust

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, March 1, 2014, the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Richard Lobert, chaplain at Fr. Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor. Fr. Lobert reflects on the mystery of the personal love that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit have for each of us. This love is at the heart of the Gospel and of the meaning of life itself. Key words: love, Father, Jesus, Sp...

In January 2014, Christ the King conducted a Member Engagement Survey with the help of the Gallup organization. On Monday evening, March 3, 2014, Albert Winseman spoke at an all-parish meeting at Christ the King to discuss the process and present the results. Albert Winseman is Gallup's Principal Consultant for faith-based organizations. He consults with congregations and parishes, denominations,...

The second talk in the Walking in the Spiritual Gifts class, given by Dr. Mary Healy, associate professor of Sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary  in Detroit. This talk was given on Friday, February 28, 2014, at Christ the King Catholic Church as part of the  Upper Room Ministry . This course is designed to inspire and equip participants to walk in the supernatural charisms as a way of...

The second talk in the Life in the Spirit Seminar, given on Friday, February 28, 2014, at Christ the King Catholic Church as part of the Upper Room Ministry . Jack Lynch speaks about the situation of widespread brokenness we see around us, how God has offered an answer in Christ, and common deceptions that effect our understanding of salvation. Key words: Holy Spirit, Upper Room, sin, brokenness,...

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 23, 2014, the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Jesus calls us to treat each other with dignity and respect, since all bear the image and likeness of God. It requires a supernatural love, agape love, that is impossible for us on our own. We can love everyone in that way only by giving Him ou...

The first talk in the Life in the Spirit Seminar, given by Jack Lynch on Friday, February 21, 2014, at Christ the King Catholic Church as part of the Upper Room Ministry . Jack introduces the Life in the Spirit Seminar, presents an overview of prayer for a new Pentecost from popes of the last 50 years, describes how it relates to God’s love for us, and offers a personal testimony . Key words: Holy...

The first talk in the Walking in the Spiritual Gifts class, given by Fr. Ed Fride, pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church. This talk was given on Friday, February 21, 2014, at Christ the King Catholic Church as part of the Upper Room Ministry . This course is designed to inspire and equip participants to walk in the supernatural charisms as a way of life, especially to evangelize and to build u...

The Life Night on February 9, 2014 was all about the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Holy Orders.  We talked in-depth about what the Church means when she says that the Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life, and how the Sacrament of Holy Orders is a gift of order to the Church.  After this talk, the teens discussed ways to more fully enter into the Mass and gain an appreciation for...

On January 30, 2013, Brad Schmidt gave a presentation to parents of 6-12 grade students about the issue of sexual purity among teens, and how parents can better equip their sons and daughters to deal with temptation in a healthy way. This is an updated version of the talk originally given in May of 2011. The handout, listing online resources for parents and teens, as well as some guidance about ho...

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 16, 2014, the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Dcn. Lou Russello, Christ the King Catholic Church. Today's first and second readings focus on wisdom. God's wisdom is objective and perfect. It will never fail you when you put it into practice. Key words: wisdom, Scripture, trust, surrender to God

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 16, 2014, the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Jesus gives us the choice to follow Him. We must freely choose to do so. Key word: Evangelization

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 9, 2014, the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. On this World Marriage Weekend, Fr. Ed reminds us that the Catholic approach to Marriage is a great gift to us and to the world. Our approach to Marriage should be a light to the world. It's a gift that must be nourished by prayer. Key word: Mar...

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 2, 2014, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. The Lord Jesus, the Light of the World, was presented in the Temple. We should present Him to the world, which is in darkness and in desperate need of His Light. Key word: Presentation, Evangelization

The Life Night on February 9, 2014 was all about the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation.  In addition to learning more about what the Sacraments accomplish, the teens explored ways to live out the graces from those Sacraments in their daily lives.

Fourth talk given at the 2014 Christ the King Men's Retreat on Saturday, February 1, 2014, by Dr. Edward Sri, Professor at the Augustine Institute in Denver, Colorado. The retreat was based on Dr. Edward Sri's book, "Men, Women and the Mystery of Love: Practical Insights from John Paul II's Love and Responsibility ." None of our striving for virtue is possible without a deep prayer life. In his fi...

Third talk given at the 2014 Christ the King Men's Retreat on Saturday, February 1, 2014, by Dr. Edward Sri, Professor at the Augustine Institute in Denver, Colorado. The retreat was based on Dr. Edward Sri's book, "Men, Women and the Mystery of Love: Practical Insights from John Paul II's Love and Responsibility ." For most men,  their sense of heroism,   adventure, self-image, takes place away f...