Author: Fr. Libor

CANDLEMAS DAY

Ancient sources talk about The Fortieth Day of the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Since January 6 was originally celebrated as the day of birth, the 40th day fell on February 14. Once the celebration of …

FEAST DAY

The baptism of the Lord was originally associated with Epiphany, but eventually it received its own feast day, the Sunday after January 6.

The baptism of Jesus is on his part the acceptance of his mission as God’s …

SOLEMNITY

Epiphaneia or theophaneia (revelation, divine revelation) were the earliest names of this fest in the first Christian centuries. The current Roman liturgy calls it Epiphany of the Lord and it is also known as the Feast of the Three …

LITURGICAL SEASON

The Latin term adventus (arrival) can convey the same meaning as the Greek term epiphaneia (apparition). It used to be used for the arrival of a divinity in the temple, the first official visit of the new ruler, …

CHRISTMAS

Christmas Day (and season) combines two motives: Birth of the Lord, Jesus Christ (Lat. dies nativitatis, natalis) and revelation (epiphany).

The gospels report about the birth of Jesus and offer their theological insights. In Luke’s gospel, Jesus …

PATRONAL FEAST DAY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

The feast of Conception of Mary by St. Anne has been celebrated in the Eastern Church on December 9 since the 7th century. This feast spread over southern Italy to England …

EXPERIENCE RECONCILIATION WITH GOD, YOUR NEIGHBOR, AND YOURSELF

Many priests will be available to hear individual confessions on Monday, December 21:

• 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

To prepare for the reception of the sacrament of …

With all Holy Masses being inside in the Church, we must be more diligent in adhering to the rules issued for all Parishes by the Archdiocese of Detroit: social distancing, wearing facemasks, and sanitizing the church.

More than ever, diligence …

RESURRECTION OR WALKING DEAD?

Have you ever wondered about the actual Resurrection at the end of time? What will it be like? As believers what will our Glorified Bodies be capable of through Jesus Christ? Why are our physical bodies …

September 16th, 23rd, 30th- Class

October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th – Class

November 4th, 11th, 18th – Class

November 25th – No Class (Thanksgiving Eve)

December 2nd, 9th, 16th – Class

December 23rd – No Class (Christmas Break)

January 6th, …