Christ the King Catholic Church

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, October 12, 2013, the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. In today's first reading, Naaman is healed of leprosy through Elisha's intercession. Throughout history, the Lord has raised up intercessors for us, especially the Blessed Virgin Mary. Key words: prayer, intercession, Mary

Talk by Gary Court on Thursday, October 10, 2013, Week One of the three-week Love and Logic(R) presentation at Christ the King facilitated by Therese Cirner. For more information, go to  www.loveandlogic.com . Key words: parenting, children

October 13, 2013 was our first "Issue Night" of the year.  Issue nights take a break from our semester curriculum to address a topic that is pressing in the lives of the teens.   This night focused on the basics of the dignity of the human person, particularly in how we relate to one another.  This talk was given by Mary Zahm, Bethany Bonenfant and Melisa Carnacchi.   Following the talk, the teens...

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 6, 2013, the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Jesus invites us to a deep, personal friendship with Him, which is essentially nourished by our prayer. Key words: prayer, perseverance

The first talk in the Life in the Spirit Seminar, given by Jack Lynch on Friday, October 4, 2013, at Christ the King Catholic Church as part of the Upper Room Ministry. Jack introduces the Life in the Spirit Seminar and shares some of his personal experience. Key words: Holy Spirit, Upper Room, Life in the Spirit Seminar

October 6, 2013 was the third Life Night in a series on the Church for the high school students at Christ the King (The first two nights - the Nature of the Church and the Mission of the Church were not recorded).  The Hierarchy of the Church, instituted by Christ as well as the vocation of the laity were explored in depth, both through this teaching and small-group Bible study.

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 29, 2013, the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Pat Egan, Chaplain at Ave Maria Radio. Pope Francis, like Jesus, sometimes says things that are confusing and can be misinterpreted by those listening. Fr. Pat reflects on some of his recent statements and provides us with insights to help us understand him correctly. Key words: Pope Francis...

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 22, 2013, the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. To be children of the light in the midst of the darkened world, we must be well-formed in the Scripture. Key words: Scripture, discipleship

Homily given at a Mass held on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, for the parents and sponsors of those in the Confirmation class by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed speaks of the Sacrament of Confirmation and its intrinsic connection to Pentecost. Key words: Confirmation, Pentecost, Holy Spirit

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 15, 2013, the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. In the parable of the Prodigal Son, we see that the Father's heart is filled with mercy towards us. Learning of His mercy, and of all the teachings of the Church, empowers us to live in the heart of the Church. Key words: mercy, Prodigal Son,...

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 8, 2013, the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Every other relationship must be second to our relationship with the Lord Jesus. He must be at the center of our lives, just as Jesus Christ, the Eucharistic Lord, is the sacramental heart of the Church. To keep Him at the center of our lives...

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 1, 2013, the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. In today's Gospel, Jesus teaches about humility. We overcome pride and are empowered to live the humility of the Lord Jesus by fully surrendering our lives to Him and allowing the Holy Spirit to fully empower us to live for Him. The opening s...

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 25, 2013, the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time and Welcome Weekend at Christ the King, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. As we surrender our lives to the Lord Jesus, we grow in love and are able to welcome those the Lord Jesus sends to us. Keywords: surrender to God, welcome

Homily given at the 7:30 p.m. Mass on Thursday, August 15, 2013, the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, by Fr. Pat Egan, Chaplain at Ave Maria Radio. Fr. Pat reflects on the doctrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary's Assumption into Heaven and asks, "How strongly are you looking forward to Heaven?" Keywords: Assumption, Mary, Heaven, saints

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 18, 2013, the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Pat Egan, Chaplain at Ave Maria Radio. Today's readings tell us to expect challenges in following God, but if we call to Him, He will rescue us. God in His mercy repeatedly bails us out. Keep your eyes on the goal and persevere. Our faith is proven through struggles, and God is with us in our s...

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 18, 2013, the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Dcn. John Ozog, Christ the King Catholic Church. Jesus came to cast fire on the earth. When we read the Scriptures, we must allow the Holy Spirit to make the words a fire burning within us. Keywords: Scripture, Holy Spirit, saints, God's will

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, August 17, 2013, the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Nicholas Kiruma, Chaplain at Spiritus Sanctus Academy. Fr. Nicholas reflects on how t oday's readings urge us to be steadfast in our witness to Christ, even to the point of shedding our blood. We must ask the Holy Spirit to set us on fire with love of God's will and to make us strong to the en...

Talk given on Saturday, June 22, 2013, by Professor Barbara Morgan. This is Part 3 of the sixth lesson in a multi-part series on Methodology, given at Christ the King Catholic Church, Ann Arbor, Michigan, in June 2013. If you are inter ested in taking this series as part of the process for Diocese of Lansing Catechist Certification, please contact Barbara Morgan's secretary, Maryn Hasey, at mhasey...

Talk given on Saturday, June 22, 2013, by Inez Gavrilides, who serves in music catechesis at Christ the King Catholic Church. This is Part 2 of the sixth lesson in a multi-part series on Methodology, given at Christ the King Catholic Church, Ann Arbor, Michigan, in June 2013. If you are inter ested in taking this series as part of the process for Diocese of Lansing Catechist Certification, please...

Talk given on Saturday, June 22, 2013, by Professor Barbara Morgan. This is Part 1 of the sixth lesson in a multi-part series on Methodology, given at Christ the King Catholic Church, Ann Arbor, Michigan, in June 2013. If you are inter ested in taking this series as part of the process for Diocese of Lansing Catechist Certification, please contact Barbara Morgan's secretary, Maryn Hasey, at mhasey...

Talk given on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, by Professor Barbara Morgan. This is Part 2 of the seventh lesson in a multi-part series on Methodology, given at Christ the King Catholic Church, Ann Arbor, Michigan, in June 2013. If you are inter ested in taking this series as part of the process for Diocese of Lansing Catechist Certification, please contact Barbara Morgan's secretary, Maryn Hasey, at mha...

Talk given on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, by Professor Barbara Morgan. This is Part 1 of the seventh lesson in a multi-part series on Methodology, given at Christ the King Catholic Church, Ann Arbor, Michigan, in June 2013. If you are inter ested in taking this series as part of the process for Diocese of Lansing Catechist Certification, please contact Barbara Morgan's secretary, Maryn Hasey, at mha...

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 11, 2013, the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Joe Gates, newly-ordained priest of the Diocese of Venice, Florida. Fr. Joe reflects on how we must always keep the lamps of our faith burning brightly throughout our lives, to be a light to others and to show that we are ready for the Lord's return, for we never know when the Lord Jesus may co...

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 11, 2013, the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed speaks of the battle that we're in, a battle that requires a strong faith in Jesus, a faith that we need to have the courage to share with others. Keywords: faith, courage

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, August 10, 2013, the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Nicholas Kiruma, Chaplain at Spiritus Sanctus Academy. Fr. Nicholas reflects on the gift of faith in Jesus and our need to be faithful stewards of that gift. Keyword: faith, stewardship