Catholic Diocese of Saginaw Podcast
Talks and presentations to help you in your Catholic faith. We participate in activities of social justice, support the good works of persons locally and in other countries, prepare our children and young people to be faith-filled, responsible members of the community — and we do all this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.The Catholic Diocese of Saginaw includes 56 parishes in 11 counties of Mid-Michigan.Our Mission Statement: Trusting in the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Eucharist, we, the faithful of the Diocese of Saginaw, are companions on the journey to share the love of Jesus Christ.
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216 episodes
Bishop Gruss discusses fasting – a way to the heart of God
Fasting enables the Holy Spirit to reveal our true spiritual condition, our brokenness, leading to repentance and a transformed life – conversion.This video is part of Bishop's Lenten series on six Spiritual Practices that will deepen ou...
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Bishop Gruss: What is the most fruitful activity in your life?
This is part of Bishop Gruss' six part Lenten series on spiritual practices that will deepen our relationship with the Lord, helping us to live more fully the life the Lord seeks to give us – as a way of personal encounter.
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"God is waiting with open arms and he's pleading with us to return to him..." Bishop Gruss' homily from Ash Wednesday Mass
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Bishop Gruss discusses upcoming Come and See vocations gathering, discernment and more
Bishop Gruss was interviewed by Vanessa Denha Garmo on Ave Maria Radio's "Epiphany" program. During the interview, Bishop Gruss discussed the upcoming Come and See Dinner, the importance of family support in discernment, obstacles i...
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Bishop Gruss' homily on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
This homily was given by Bishop Gruss on Feb. 2, 2025 at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption.
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What we celebrate today, and what we heard over these past five weeks is the greatest love story in human history- The conclusion of Bishop Gruss' Advent series
The invasion of one kingdom by another kingdom is complete. As C.S. Lewis said, the rightful king has landed in disguise.
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God has rescued me. Now, what will be my response?- Fourth Sunday of Advent - RESPONSE - Bishop Gruss' Advent retreat
Yes, the Gospel is not just the Good News. It is Great News! Spectacular news! God has rescued me. Now, what will be my response?
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'If we have been captured by the Enemy, what has God done about it?'- Bishop Gruss' Advent retreat series
'If we have been captured by the Enemy, what has God done about it?' What He has done is extraordinary - unbelievable Good News! This video is part of Bishop Gruss' Advent retreat. The purpose of this retreat is to lead us into a de...
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'Why is everything so obviously messed up?'
Look around at what has happened and is happening in our world today. Wouldn’t you agree that the world is a bit messed up today? Why is that? This is an important question to answer.Again, the purpose of this retreat is to lead us into...
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What is Mary’s actual impact on the Church? Diocesan theologian discusses this on during Ave Maria Radio interview
"Dr. Dan Osborn from the Diocese of Saginaw explains his groundbreaking research project to gather data regarding Mary’s influence as Mother of the Church."- Ave Maria Radio
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'Why is there something instead of nothing?' First Sunday of Advent - CREATED - Week Two of Bishop Gruss' Advent retreat
So many people today live as if there is nothing – nothing beyond this world. So many people today live as if there is no hope. The world is dire, and there is nothing anybody can do about it. Are you one of them? Well, the Lord God...
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Christ the King - Following the True Voice of the King, Week 1 of Advent Series
Bishop Gruss: Thank you for joining me as we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King and begin this six week retreat together all across the diocese.Again, the purpose of this retreat is to lead us into a deeper relationship with Jes...
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Having a Biblical Worldview and Intro to Advent Series
Have you ever been overwhelmed by the Gospel? Secondly, what is the lens in which you view your life and our world? In other words, what is the lens of your personal reality?
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Bishop Gruss discusses how to evangelize and the importance of evangelization during First Friday Talk on Oct 4, 2024
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Father Andy LaFramboise discusses prayer and the plan for growing vocations in the Diocese during Ave Maria Radio interview
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Father Andy LaFramboise was interviewed on Ave Maria Radio's "Epiphany" program.During the interview, Father Andy discussed the three-point plan guiding vocation efforts in the Diocese of Saginaw. He also discussed...
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Bishop Gruss discusses plan for growing vocations during nationally broadcast interview
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Bishop Robert Gruss was interviewed on Ave Maria Radio's "Catholic Connection" program. During the interview, Bishop Gruss discussed the three-point plan guiding vocation efforts in the Diocese of Saginaw.
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Bishop Gruss discusses the National the Eucharistic Congress
Bishop discussed the National Eucharistic Congress on Aug. 2 during the monthly First Friday gathering at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption.
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Bishop Gruss: People are not the enemy- hatred and the devil are the enemy
It was an extremely difficult letter to write.Bishop Robert Gruss recently shared a story about forgiveness and the letter he wrote to his father decades ago. He told the story after First Friday Mass at the Cathedral on April 5.
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Coordinator of evangelization: Synod has reminded us of the importance of listening and prayer
On Friday, March 1, faithful gathered at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption for the monthly First Friday gathering. Don Buchalski, coordinator of evangelization for the Diocese of Saginaw gave a presentation about the Synod of Bishops, foc...
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