The sweet and the sour: Why is the Mass such a sacrifice? Jul 1, 2024 The bitterness of dying to ourselves out of love for another has become sweetness. Read More
Navigating reverence and reception: Contemplating the act of holy Communion Jun 1, 2024 This is going to be a touchy subject. How should we receive holy Communion? Read More
Embracing Communion: Becoming One With Christ and Each Other May 1, 2024 “If we receive the Eucharist worthily, we become what we receive.” Read More
Behold the Lamb From the Bishop Apr 1, 2024 Bishop Boyea explores the imagery of the lamb in the Bible. Read More
Enriching the Altar From the Bishop Mar 1, 2024 When we offer our prayers and gifts in union with others, we join ourselves to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the altar every Sunday. Read More
Forming a Kingdom for Christ From the Bishop Feb 1, 2024 The best antidote to a dangerous secular culture is Jesus Christ. Read More
Symbolic Acts of Communion From the Bishop Dec 1, 2023 This one loaf is broken for us and is a symbol of our union with one another. Read More
Sharing Christ’s Peace From the Bishop Nov 1, 2023 A long-standing tradition that enriches our reception of the Eucharist. Read More
The Single Word That Rings Throughout the Universe From the Bishop Sep 1, 2023 The Great Amen Read More
Generous Intercessions: The Power of Praying for Others From the Bishop Jul 1, 2023 A part of the eucharistic prayer is always dedicated to praying for others. Read More
My Lord and My God From the Bishop Jun 1, 2023 Showing reverence to the Body and Blood of Christ Read More
The True Presence of Christ From the Bishop May 1, 2023 "It is not man that causes the things offered to become the body and blood of Christ, but he who was crucified for us, Christ himself." Read More
Dear Friend, I Invite You to Join Me on a Pilgrimage Feature Stories Apr 1, 2023 Join Bishop Boyea on a 52-week journey to an even deeper joyful and fulfilling relationship with Christ. Read More
Accomplishing God’s Work Through the Eucharistic Prayer Mar 1, 2023 We turn to the Eucharistic Prayer which is prayed by the Priest while we are kneeling. Read More
A Grateful Bishop Says Farewell Special Report Mar 1, 2023 Bishop Earl Boyea of Lansing offers this personal appreciation of the late Joseph Ratzinger. Read More
Lifting Our Hearts in the Eucharistic Prayer Jan 1, 2023 The most solemn part of the Mass is the Eucharistic Prayer. Eucharist means thanksgiving. Read More
Offering Yourself Dec 1, 2022 “Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.” Read More
From the Bishop Nov 1, 2022 Recall what God said to Adam: “By the sweat of your brow you shall eat bread.” Read More
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ From the Bishop Apr 1, 2022 Planned Parenthood and other organizations have begun seeking signatures for a petition to put a serious matter on our state ballot this fall. Read More
At Mass, We Desire the Mercy Which Is Found in Jesus From the Bishop Apr 1, 2022 The Eucharist! It is a great “thanksgiving.” Jesus’ sacrificial offering was a thanksgiving to the Father. Read More
Bishop Boyea's Year of the Bible From the Bishop Nov 1, 2021 The following reflections from the bishop cover the chapters we’ll be reading from the end of October through the end of November. Read More
Are We ‘Fully Conscious and Active’ During Mass? From the Bishop Nov 1, 2021 Looking back with an “end-of-the-year” mind-set, what have we learned? Read More
Mission Is the Most Important Part of Realignment Process From the Bishop Nov 1, 2021 Well, the Realignment of Resources for Mission Committee, after a long two years of hard work, has presented to me their recommendations for our diocese. Read More
Scripture in the Sacred Liturgy After the Second Vatican Council From the Bishop Oct 1, 2021 Pope St. Paul VI, a great lover of Scripture, hoped for this increased usage of Scripture in the Mass. Read More
A Scriptural Rosary From the Bishop Oct 1, 2021 Add another layer of Scripture into your prayer life. Read More