FAITH Lansing - Article Index


Bishop Barron

Should Suffering Shake Our Faith? - January February 2022
Why You Need Spiritual Food - July August 2015
Priest, Prophet and King - January February 2014
"Why Goodness Depends on God" - January February 2014
Hannah Arendt - September 2013
Why Faith is Indeed a Light - July August 2013
This New Francis - March 2013
To Evangelize through Beauty - January February 2013
The Hobbit and the Gospel - January February 2013

Conflict Resolution

Should I go to this funeral? - July August 2014

Consecrated Life

Cover Story

One Bride for seven brothers - July August 2025
Appointed and anointed - July August 2024
Redeemed - October 2023
Bringing Christ to Campus - September 2023
Presidents’ Day - January February 2023
‘He Saved My Life’ - December 2022
Ordination 2022 - July August 2022
Ordination 2021 - July August 2021
Ordination 2020 - July August 2020
'We are the same’ - April 2019
50 years as a priest - July August 2017
Beth's Mission: Making Saints - January February 2017
Surviving Divorce - July August 2016
30 Minutes to Flee - September 2015
Putting others first - July August 2015
Baseball and Priests - July August 2012

Culture

A delicious treat - December 2024
Un delicioso placer - December 2024
Soup to Soothe Our Souls - November 2022
Angelic Eggs - April 2022
Dare to Be Different - November 2021
A Birthday to Remember - September 2021
Lost and Found - June 2021
A Cake Fit for a King - November 2019
The Spice of Life - July August 2019
Piece of Cake - May 2019
The Candlemas Connection - January February 2019
Creating an Appetite for Faith - January February 2018
The Feast Goes on - March 2016
The Recipe for Catholic Education - January February 2016
Liberating Mercy - June 2015
Serving Up Dignity - January February 2015
Seasoned With Sharing - November 2014
Daily Bread for the Body and Spirit - January February 2014
Hecho en México - December 2013
Something to Offer - September 2013
A Display of Support - July August 2013
A prayer for Battle - March 2013
A Real American Hero - January February 2013
Leftovers Redeemed - November 2012
Nobility for Christ - September 2012
Growing in Faith - May 2012
Sweet Mercy - April 2012
Poletown Pierogies - January February 2012
Eat and Be Mary - October 2011
A Polish Easter - May 2011
Once Upon a Time - October 2010
Sundae School - June 2010
Frame of Faith - March 2008
Irish Roots - January February 2008
A Tisket, a Tasket - October 2007
Good-Cheer Smoothie - July August 2007
A Candle for Remembering - November 2006
How to Make a Rosary - October 2005
What Would Jesus Eat? - September 2005
Shoes for St. Nick - December 2004
Dresser Ministry - June 2004
Flowers of Faith - April 2004
Prayer Nook - January February 2004
Blessed Biscotti - November 2003
Comfort Food - November 2002
Couples Wedding Shower - October 2002
Palm Weaving - March 2002
Christening Customs - January 2002
Give Thanks for Pie - November 2001
Meet Saint John’s Band - September 2001
Loading Up Then Open Up - July August 2001
Souvenirs of Sanctity - May June 2001
Wear Your Faith - September 2000
Popcorn - February 2000

Diocesan News

Meet the Deans - July August 2023
Ordination 2021 - July August 2021
Ordenación 2021 - July August 2021
Christian Family Movement - July August 2019
Ordination Day event - July August 2019

Faith by the Numbers

Top 10 stories of 2016 - December 2016

FAITH Helps

Feature

A lasting impact - October 2025
The burial of the dead - November 2025
The need to read - November 2025
Campus converts - September 2025
On fertile soil - November 2025
Going by the book - October 2025
Hope beyond hope - October 2025
Closing the generation gap - July August 2025
The healing hand of Jesus - July August 2025
Sisterhood and service - July August 2025
A pilgrimage of peace - July August 2025
Life after seminary - July August 2025
Be my witnesses - June 2025
A legacy of Eden - May 2025
Bridging the Gap - April 2025
Hope on the move - April 2025
Educating for eternity - February 2025
God's personal love - February 2025
A sunnie outlook - December January 2025
Choose a groovy movie - December January 2025
Be partisan to the artisan - December January 2025
Turning over a new leaf - December January 2025
Outreach through the ether - December January 2025
FAITH review of books - November 2024
Heeding the call - November 2024
Heaven on earth - October 2024
FAITH Review of books - October 2024
Sounding the retreat - October 2024
How to Raise Scholarly Saints - January February 2024
Making Saints - January February 2024
In God's Time - July August 2023
The Sacramental Life - July August 2020
Cross & Light shows Jesus' love - January February 2019
‘It's wonderful!’ - July August 2018
Evangelizing/Living the Faith - January February 2017
Meet Father Ryan Riley - July August 2016
Meet Father Mike Murray - July August 2016
Meet Father Paul Donnelly - July August 2016
Meet Father Peter Lawrence - July August 2016
Meet Father Brian Lenz - July August 2016
Anthony's Art of Autism - January February 2013

From the Bishop

Pilgrims of Hope - October 2025
Waiting with endurance - November 2025
The mystery of hope - September 2025
The sound of canons! - July August 2025
Be my witnesses - June 2025
Enter by the Narrow Gate - February 2025
Behold the Lamb - April 2024
Enriching the Altar - March 2024
Forming a Kingdom for Christ - January February 2024
Fight Like Heaven - October 2022
A Scriptural Rosary - October 2021
An Exercise on Love - September 2021
The 8th Day - October 2020
Open wide our hearts - July August 2020
Welcome Home! - July August 2020
Meeting with Pope Francis - January February 2020
Who is truth? Jesus, the son of God - January February 2019
Racism is a sin - March 2018
We must welcome the stranger - January February 2018
Why am I here? - October 2017
Standing on two legs - January February 2017
Jesus is Lord! - December 2016
Called to mercy - June 2015
Are you saved? - January February 2015
A year for marriage - December 2014
Vote your conscience - November 2014
Our loss is their gain! - July August 2014
Make this year a stewardship year - January February 2014
How faith can be deeper after doubt - January February 2013
Please go vote! - November 2012
What is marriage? - July August 2012
My visit to Rome - March 2012
The greatest gift - December 2011
Honoring workers - September 2011
Why Catholic schools? - January February 2011
Why do we kneel? - April 2010
What makes a human being a person? - January February 2010
In the world, or of it? - September 2009
Welcome Home! - March 2009
Happy New Year! - January February 2009

From the Editor

What’s the issue? - July August 2025
A Note From the Editor - October 2022
To See the Face of God - September 2021
Thankful for adoption - January 2021
One Big, Happy Family - December 2017
Thank you, Father Charlie - July August 2017
I love Advent - December 2016
Growing as Disciples - October 2015
In gratitude for Father Larry Delaney - September 2015
It's time we rally - June 2015
Where is home? - April 2015
A Cold Can of Corn - January February 2015
The Power of Truth - November 2014
The Risk of Living - October 2013
Is it Lent again already? - January February 2010
Dear Fathers ... - November 2008
Change can be exciting - September 2008
Forgiving but not forgetting - July August 2008
Being Catholic in Michigan - January February 2008
“Have a good Advent” - December 2007
How do we change? - November 2007
Called to commit - May 2007
Healing a marriage - January February 2007
My very quiet neighbors - November 2006
Let go and let God - October 2006
Faith hope and love - September 2006
My parents' rocking chair - July August 2006
Zapped by God? - June 2006
Meeting Jesus in our neighbors - January February 2006
Where Has the Time Gone? - January February 2005
What seems to be ours - October 2004
Many blessings flow - July August 2004
Surrendering my will - January February 2004
Making peace - November 2003
Searching for God’s love? - July August 2003
With all our heart - July August 2002
Who can be saved? - April 2001
We share a lot in faith - February 2001
A theory about truth - January 2001
Receiving God’s gift - December 2000
The source of our rights - July August 2000

Good Life

I Just Graduated! - June 2022
My Friend Owes Me Money - September 2020
Where can I meet people? - September 2019
Mission at Home - January February 2016

Last Word

The still, small voice - October 2025
The cliffs of insanity! - November 2025
Ask and you shall receive - July August 2025
Leaping into peace - April 2025
The school of prayer - February 2025
A solution to the resolution - December January 2025
Loving Phoebe - March 2024
Forming Disciples - January February 2024
Full of Grace - October 2023
The Heart of Catholic Education - January February 2023
My best day as a priest - July August 2016
An encounter with mercy - January February 2016
Clothing the naked - March 2015
Spiritual Hunger - January February 2015
Keeping your promises - September 2014
Justice needs mercy - April 2012
What is courage? - January February 2012
The birth of a child - December 2011
A Joyous Home Blessing - January February 2011
Joy to the world! - December 2010
Accepting Loss - November 2010
My vocation as a priest - July August 2010
Dear teens... - September 2009
Light in Darkness - January February 2009
Theology of change - September 2008
Can we feel safe? - July August 2008
Peace In Our Time - December 2007
Patient suffering - November 2007
Let go and let God - March 2007
Stem cell research - January February 2007
Heaven, purgatory, hell - November 2006
Faith or reason? - May 2006
I was baptized - December 2005
Hurricane Katrina - November 2005
A baroque pope? - June 2005
Natural Law - April 2005
Retired Yet Active - January February 2005
The Sabbath - April 2004
A journey: - January February 2004
Why true love waits - October 2002
Families and vocations - July August 2002
Are you saved? - January 2002
How is retirement going? - July August 2001
Ecumenical experiences - January 2001
Women of the Church - October 2000
The Joy of God - September 2000
Our American Rights - July August 2000
Where Are You Going? - May June 2000
Catholics as Evangelists - February 2000

Local News

Requiescat in Pace - April 2022
Requiescat in Pace - March 2022
Clergy Changes - March 2022
Fish Fry - March 2022
2021 Nun Run - January February 2022
Requiescat in Pace - November 2021
Catholic Schools Mass - November 2021
Requiescat in Pace - September 2021
Priest assignments - September 2020

Marriage Matters

She Says: I Need My “Alone Time” - January February 2022
I can't stand our daughter-in-law. - January February 2010
She's having an affair - November 2008
He's frugal, She's a spender - January February 2006
Share your daily commute - July August 2005
Take 10 Minutes to Talk - January February 2005
Spending and giving - October 2004
Giving the gift of self - July August 2004
Is your marriage a priority? - January February 2004

Moral Theology

Nation-World

Parenting

Unkind peers? - June 2025
School-aged years - July August 2024
En edad escolar - July August 2024
Oración familiar - November 2022
Introvert or Extrovert? - January February 2022
¿Introvertido o extrovertido? - January February 2022
Put Down the Devices - July August 2021
Pace & Peace - June 2020
School at Home - May 2020
Our New Parish Isn't Diverse at All - January February 2016
Is It Time for the Talk? - July August 2013
Big Changes Are Coming - October 2009
Our Son is Gay - What Do We Do? - January February 2009
“The Valley of Death" - December 2008
Not a Child Anymore - October 2008
I Do It Myself! - July August 2008
Boomerang Baby! - May 2008
A Role We Don’t Control - July August 2007
You Decided What?! - April 2007
I Say, “Just Do It.” - January February 2007
Grieving Parenthood - November 2006
“I Want That!” - October 2006
Why Am I Sick? - July August 2006
What's a Kid to Do? - April 2006
How Can I Make My Children Care? - January February 2006
Mom Loves Me Better! - November 2005
“Because I Said So!” - September 2005
When a Child Grieves - July August 2005
Congratulations - It's a Baby! - January February 2005
4 Top Stressors - November 2003
Leftovers Are Ok - July August 2001
6 Fair Fighting Rules - November 2000

Pope Watch

‘The Future Must Be Peace’ - January February 2018
Family is a Treasure - July August 2017
World Youth Day - September 2016
Pope Visits Albania - November 2014

Profile of a Disciple

Saint of the Month

St. Dymphna - May 2025
Santa Dimpna - May 2025
St. Hubert (656-727) - November 2024
San Huberto (656-727) - November 2024
St. Anthony Zaccaria - July August 2024
San Antonio Zaccaria - July August 2024
The Cheerful Givers - March 2023
St. Joseph Calasanz - January February 2023
St. Anthony the Abbot - January 2023
San Antonio Abad - January 2023
St. Olympias - December 2022
A Kids’ Christmas - December 2022
Una Navidad infantil - December 2022
St. Gerard Majella - October 2022
San Gerardo Mayela - October 2022
St. Andrew Kim Taegon - September 2022
San Andrés Kim Taegon - September 2022
St. Jane Frances de Chantal - July August 2022
San Juan Bautista - June 2022
San Patricio - March 2022
Saint Patrick - March 2022
St. Thomas Aquinas - January February 2022
Santo Tomás de Aquino - January February 2022
St. Finnian - December 2021
San Finnian de Clonard - December 2021
Santa Cecilia - November 2021
St. Cecilia - November 2021
St. Daniel Comboni - October 2021
San Daniel Comboni - October 2021
St. Ignatius of Loyola - July August 2021
St. Pius V - April 2021
St. Peter Damian - January 2021
San Jerónimo (c. 347–420) - September October 2020
St. Martin of Tours - November 2019
St. John Vianney - July August 2019
San Juan Fisher - June 2019
Saint John Fisher - June 2019
St. John of God - March 2019
From Slavery to Joy and Hopefulness - January February 2018
St. Pius X - July August 2017
St. Hildegard of Bingen - September 2014
St. Bernadette - April 2014
St. Genoveva Torres Morales - January February 2014
Be Courageous - December 2013
Be Moved - October 2013
Mimic the Mustard Seed - September 2013
The Missionary of the Rosary - July August 2013
Live Mercifully - April 2013
Look Back to Move Forward - January February 2013
Be Humble - December 2012
Perpetua and Felicity - July August 2012
St. Justin - June 2012
St. Philip Neri - May 2012
St. Julie - April 2012
St. Joseph - March 2012
St. Basil - January February 2012
St. Irenaeus - June 2011
St. Ignatius of Loyola - July August 2010
‘Another Rock' - April 2010
A Teacher of Women - January February 2010
From Bread to Roses - November 2009
St. Joseph Cupertino - September 2009
Apostle of Germany - June 2009
“Mary of the Gaels” - January February 2009
Andrew the Apostle - November 2008
St. Bridget - July August 2008
From Riches to Rags - January February 2008
Tortured on a Wheel - November 2007
Saint Romuald - June 2007
Executed for His Faith – Twice - January February 2007
St. Peter Wu Gousheng - November 2006
St. Philip of Moscow - October 2006
Ss. Joachim and Anne - July August 2006
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - January February 2006
St. Peter Claver - September 2005
St. Edmund Arrowsmith - July August 2005
St. Germaine - June 2005
St. Gemma Galgani - April 2005
St. Jerome - January February 2005
St. Callistus - October 2004
St. John Bosco - September 2004
Blessed Peter to Rot - July August 2004
St. Aloysius - June 2004
Blessed Rose - May 2004
St. Julie Billiart - April 2004
Worried About Spouse, Kids? - July August 2003
St. Charles - June 2003
Junipero Serra - July August 2002
St. Thomas More - May June 2002
St. Thomas Aquinas - January 2002
St. Michael Defend Us - September 2001
Saints for Work and Play - July August 2001
Bohemia 90210 - September 2000
The Saints of Summer - July August 2000
The Mary Month of May - May June 2000
007 vs. St. George - April 2000
St. Valentine - February 2000

Special Report

Unity/Stewardship/Parishes - December 2022
An Update From the Chairman - July August 2021
Faith and Finances - June 2021
2021 DSA Goal: $5,350,000 - March 2021
Catholic Charities Agencies - March 2021
2021 Diocesan Services Appeal - March 2021
The COVID-19 Vaccine - January February 2021
San John Henry Newman - October 2020
Rediscover spiritual joy - September 2020
Father Norman Fischer - July August 2020
Reconnections - June 2020
20 Years of FAITH magazine - January February 2020
Be Love Revolution - November 2019
Fall Meeting of U.S. Bishops - January February 2019
Human Trafficking in Michigan - January February 2019
Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal - December 2018
Catholics and Voting - November 2018
FaithFest 2017 - June 2017
FaithFest16: A family festival of faith - April 2016
Pastoral Letter on Pornography - January February 2016
Jubilee Year of Mercy - November 2015
Pope Francis in the U.S. - November 2015
Laudato Si’ - July August 2015
Same-Sex Marriage - July August 2015
Apostolic Visitation - January February 2015
U.S. – Cuba Relations - January February 2015
Our Lady of Guadalupe - December 2014
Theology of the Body - October 2014
Immigration Crisis - September 2014
Ordination 2014 - July August 2014
#BringBackOurGirls - July August 2014
Typhoon Haiyan - December 2013
Poverty in America - November 2013
War in Syria - September 2013
Pope's Resignation - March 2013

Spiritual Fitness

St. Michael, Defend Us - September 2022
San Miguel, defiéndenos - September 2022
How Do I Grow in Faith? - July August 2022
¿Cómo crezco en la fe? - July August 2022
Pondering - June 2022
Reflexionando - June 2022
Presence - March 2022
Presencia - March 2022
Pasión y persecución - January February 2022
Passion and Pursuit - January February 2022
Caring for Another? - October 2021
¿Cuidando a otro? - October 2021
The Power of Prayer - January February 2016
Prayers for the Dead - November 2012
Praying the Rosary - October 2012
Why We All Need Mercy - January February 2012
Forget Not Love - July August 2011
Why Should You Forgive? - January February 2011
“Do Not Be Afraid” - July August 2009
Close to Christ? - March 2009
The Road to Hope - January February 2009
Oh, No! I Gotta Go! - September 2008
The Battle for Peace - December 2007
How to Handle Road Rage - November 2007
Be Kind to Witches? - October 2007
Chastity - May 2007
Penance - March 2007
Is God Punishing Me? - January February 2007
The Death of Grief - November 2006
Anxious and Afraid? - October 2006
In a Chat Room With God - September 2006
White Martyrdom - March 2006
Sex or Love? - September 2005
Life’s Ordinary Miracles - July August 2005
How to Overcome Anxiety - November 2003
Free Yourself From Your Possessions - January February 2003
Wow! What a Woman - October 2000
Feeling Stressed Out?!? - September 2000
Serve God - July August 2000
Time - March 2000

Theology 101

A Heresy Quiz - January 2023
Saint Mark - October 2022
Marcos - October 2022
Matthew - September 2022
Mateo - September 2022
John - July August 2022
Juan - July August 2022
Luke - June 2022
Lucas - June 2022
Barabbas - May 2022
Barrabás - May 2022
The Sabbath - April 2022
El Sabbat - April 2022
La conversión de San Pablo - January February 2022
The Conversion of St. Paul - January February 2022
A Christmas Lesson - December 2021
Una lección de Navidad - December 2021
Who Was Pontius Pilate? - July August 2021
¿Quién fue Poncio Pilato? - July August 2021
Who Was Caiaphas? - June 2021
The Sadducees - April 2021
The Ghost of Christmas Future - January February 2020
An Advent Carol - December 2019
Encountering Jesus in the Sacraments - January February 2019
Does God Exist? - January February 2018
What is Mercy? - January February 2016
¿Qué es la misericordia? - January February 2016
The Domestic Church - November 2015
Mixed and Inter-Religious Marriages - January February 2015
The Catechism of the Catholic Church - January February 2013
The Fundamental Truth - December 2012
Translating the Roman Missal - January February 2011
Singing at Liturgy - June 2010
Who is Jesus? - April 2009
How Would You Explain Theology to a Teenager? - April 2009
Why Do We Need the Church? - January February 2009
Did God Create Evil? - December 2008
Liturgy: Part 8 - November 2006
Liturgy: Part 7 - October 2006
Liturgy: Part 6 - July August 2006
Liturgy: Part 5 - June 2006
Liturgy: Part 4 - May 2006
Liturgy: Part 3 - April 2006
Liturgy: Part 2 - March 2006
Liturgy: Part 1 - January February 2006
The Road Less Traveled - October 2005

Work Life

Confianza - October 2022
Trust - October 2022
I’m Restless in My Job - January February 2022
Estoy inquieto en mi trabajo - January February 2022
Working From Home Long-Term? - July August 2020
I'm Out of the Lunch Clique - January February 2015
Chatty Cathy Coworker - November 2012
Will an Office Crush Ruin My Life? - January February 2012
No Raise is Really a Pay Cut - July August 2010
Playing the Blame Game - January February 2008
Are You a Workaholic? - July August 2007
The Job or Me? - May 2007
It's Not My Fault - April 2007
Is It a Date? - November 2005
Taking Time - October 2005
I Can't Stand My Boss! - September 2005
Coworker Conflict - June 2005
I Lost My Job - Now What? - January February 2005
Job Loss? - June 2004
Are You a Workaholic? - January February 2004
Integrate Faith Into Work - July August 2001
Loss and Disappointment - May June 2001

Your Community

Your Faith

Your Life

Your Stories

Loving Until it Hurts - January February 2024
Setting Captives Free - November 2023
God is the Gardener - October 2023
Witnesses of Hope - October 2023
Life Despite Disability - September 2023
Para sor María Antonia, su trabajo con los migrantes es “contemplar el rostro de Jesús en los rostros de mis hermanos y hermanas”. - July August 2021
'You could feel God in the air' - May 2018

In the Know With Father Joe

EN EL SABER CON EL PADRE JOE - July August 2021
Father Joe’s Mailbag - December 2019
What is love? - June 2019
How can I help...? - April 2018
Apologetics or Apologizing? - January February 2017
What is RCIA? - April 2015
How do I report liturgical abuse? - January February 2012
Forgive and forget? - March 2006
Peacemakers or breakers - November 2003
What is Confirmation? - September 2000

Monday Morning Alka-Seltzer

More Your Life

Discipleship 101

Money Tip

GO Evangelize

Jill prays for others - September 2019

Grow as a Disciple of Jesus

Be your best self - November 2023
Sé tú mismo - November 2023
Witnessing to Loved Ones - July August 2022
Catechism Part III - April 2022
Catecismo Parte III - April 2022
Catechism Part II - March 2022
Catecismo Parte II - March 2022
God Reveals Himself in the Catechism - January February 2022
Rejoice Always - September 2019
Why Grow and Go? - July August 2019
What is Jesus Asking You to Do? - January February 2019
Listen for God's Whisper Each Day - January February 2018

Making Sense of Bioethics

The Church in the World

Teen Issue

Stewardship

Ownership Rights - March 2023

Catholic Charities

Feature Stories

In the Diocese

Catholic Schools

A leap of faith - July August 2024
Sisters in Service - January February 2024
Stewardship in Action - January February 2024
Up! Up! Up! - January February 2024
‘Absolutely Fundamental’ - January February 2024
Shepherds of Young Souls - January February 2024

News

Vatican

Theology of the Body

Young Catholics

Faith and Finance

Eucharistic Revival

Faith and Family at Home

Around the Diocese

FAITH Interview

From the MCC

Beyond the Voting Booth - July August 2022

Faith and Investment

Corporal Works of Mercy

Word on Fire

Beginner's Guide

Take Action

From the Editor-in-Chief

What You Need to Know

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Nine Falsehoods

Advent

ReADVENTing a Calendar - December 2022
Approaching the Holidays - December 2022
Christollen de Navidad - December 2022
The Lord is coming - December 2022
Posadas - December 2022
The Joy of Eggnog - December 2022
A Light for Us All - December 2022
An Advent’urous Design - December 2022
A Tasty Tradition - December 2022
Christollen - December 2022

Nativity

Healing

Powerful Healing - December 2022

Homeschooling

Catholic Homeschooling - January February 2023

Teens Living Well

Lent

Diocesan Services Appeal

Easter

Liturgical Living

Catholic Social Teaching

Speaking of Faith

Book Profile

Ask Father Mark

Pope Francis

Papa Francisco

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV - May 2025