Ministry to the sick is a ministry of presence
I think all of us would agree that being ill is no fun. Being hospitalized for i...
From the Editor
Celebrating our deacons
Just a few weeks ago, on May 18, at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in East Lansing, n...
Hunger for the Eucharist
“What are you hungry for?” It was a question my mother would ask the members of ...
Allow yourself to be transformed
Some years ago, I shared with you the story of the service project that was part...
Each sacrament helps open a door to God
I have been teaching as part of the ministry formation program of our diocese fo...
A time of great joy and great sorrow
It was a day of great joy for the people of our diocese when it was announced th...
Evangelization looks like many things
Not everyone likes standing in the city square - ways to evangelize effectively with simple actions and prayer
If you want to learn something, teach it
Father Dwight Ezop prompts us to grow and deepen our relationship with God throughout the course of our lives.
Dads can surprise us
Father Dwight Ezop shares his surprise at his father's ability to assist others with their grief
Our faith is meant to be dynamic
Teacher and student, young and old, can inspire each other to continue developing their faith
Thank you, Deacons, for your ministry
Fr. Dwight Ezop shares his thankfulness for all the deacons with whom he has collaborated, including one special person who shaped his priestly ministry.
Experience God’s mercy in the sacrament of reconciliation
Experience mercy and forgiveness during Lent
Amazing things happen in our parish schools
Our parish schools touch lives, foster faith
One Big, Happy Family
A number of years ago, I had a young parent stop by my office and ask, “How...
Enrich your parish by sharing your gifts and talents
How is it possible that it’s already September? It seems to me that just a few d...
Thank you, Father Charlie
On Sunday, June 4, the Solemnity of Pentecost, people from around our diocese ga...
Faith and Science work hand in hand
There I was, all fresh-faced and eager, sitting in the second row of desks, near...
Deacons have a call of their own
After prayer and worship, the first concern of the Apostles was for the poor and...
The anointing of the sick: God's sacramental medicine at work
The conversation usually begins something like this: “Father Dwight, would you p...
The Liturgies of Holy Week lead us into Easter
I hope your Lenten journey has gone well thus far and that your house is in bett...
Engage in some Lenten Housekeeping
In just a few short weeks, we will mark the start of spring. As the days continu...
How our parish school led a student to conversion
In July of this past year, I became pastor of St. Mary Parish in Charlotte. Like...
I love Advent
Advent is my favorite of all the Church’s seasons. Its four weeks are a breath o...
Transform your life with 'Thanksliving'
As an editor, I see (and hopefully correct) the occasional spelling error before...
Does growth have to be painful?
Through the course of the summer months just passed, we have been journeying wit...