Catholic Diocese of Saginaw Podcast
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Bishop Gruss' presentation on the Sacred Heart of Jesus - First Friday June 5, 2026
Bishop Gruss explains devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and connects the upcoming consecration of the U.S. and the Diocese of Saginaw to the Sacred Heart with the nation’s need for healing. Bishop Gruss emphasizes how Christ’s love is the a...
Bishop Gruss proclaims Year of the Holy Spirit throughout the Diocese of Saginaw
Bishop Gruss announced a major moment for our local Church: a Year of the Holy Spirit beginning on the Solemnity of Pentecost, May 24, 2026, through Pentecost 2027.
Bishop Gruss: God created you out of love and He wants to spend eternity with you
Earlier this year, Bishop Robert Gruss shared a talk about purgatory at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Saginaw. He invited those gathered to reflect deeply on God’s mercy, holiness and eternal life promised through Jesus. "You nev...
Bishop Gruss: A witness is someone who says, ‘I have met the Lord and He has changed my life'
During the First Friday gathering in Saginaw on May 1, Bishop Gruss quoted Pope Francis and reminded listeners that every baptized person is called to be a missionary disciple.“A missionary disciple is someone who knows Jesus personally,...
'I am your forgiveness. I am your light. I am your resurrection.' Bishop Gruss' Easter message
Holy Week is here—and this message will change how you enter it- Bishop Gruss' Lent 2026 Reflections
Holy Week is here—and this message will change how you enter it.After six weeks of Lenten reflections, Bishop Gruss shares a powerful invitation: don’t rush past this week. Stay with Jesus. This is the heart of everything—why He came, wh...
Bravery or conformity...which way do you live your Christian life? Bishop Gruss' Week 5 Lent 2026 Reflection
Bravery or conformity...which way do you live your Christian life?In this powerful Lenten reflection, you’ll hear a challenge most Christians avoid:-It’s not enough to be kind-It’s not enough to believe-The mission isn’t...
What is your "elevator speech" for Jesus? Bishop Gruss' Week 4 Reflection for Lent 2026
We often talk about our faith in general terms, but when someone asks how Jesus has personally changed your life, do you have an answer ready?In this week’s Lenten Reflection, we move from serving others to sharing our story. It is not a...
Bishop Gruss: True Freedom Comes Through Surrender to God
Bishop Robert Gruss is inviting Catholics to reflect on one of the most challenging — and transformative — parts of the Christian life: surrendering completely to God.Speaking at the First Friday gathering at the Cathedral of Mary of the...
The critical importance of prayer, Bishop Gruss’ Week 2 Lenten reflection
In this week’s Lenten reflection, Bishop Gruss focuses on the significance of prayer in understanding and fulfilling God's will in our lives, particularly in the context of the mission of Jesus. Bishop Gruss asks, “How often do you pray seeking...
What is Jesus’ mission? What is yours?- Week 1 Lenten Reflection by Bishop Gruss
Do you believe that God has created you and put you on this earth for a specific purpose with a specific mission for him?In this week’s Lenten reflection, Bishop Gruss discusses what is necessary to embrace the mission God has given you…...
Ash Wednesday Message: 'Is your heart on fire for the mission of our Lord Jesus?'
As we begin 2026 Lenten season, Bishop Robert Gruss invites us to hear Jesus’ call anew: “Repent and believe in the Gospel.”To believe in the Gospel means more than words — it means embracing the mission of Christ and carrying it into ou...
Bishop Gruss on fasting, including tips on fasting, how fasting helps us draw nearer to God, the Biblical roots of fasting and more
Bishop Gruss explores the significance of Lent, emphasizing the importance of preparation, desire, and the practices of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. In this talk, he encourages the faithful to prepare for Lent intentionally and highlights t...
Bishop Gruss: Christmas Eve Interview with Art Lewis on WSGW (Dec. 24, 2025)
Bishop Robert Gruss, known for his insightful and compassionate leadership in the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw, recently appeared on WSGW for a Christmas Eve interview. He shared his thoughts and reflections on the holiday season while talking t...
Mary's posture of adoration- Bishop Gruss' reflection for Advent Week 4
Bishop Gruss: When we wait on God, we open ourselves up to a deeper intimacy with Him, even in the midst of uncertainty.You can view previous reflections here: https://saginaw.org/advent
Mary's posture of waiting- Bishop Gruss' reflection for Advent Week 3
Bishop Gruss: In this season of Advent, have you been waiting for Christmas or longing for Jesus? This week we will reflect upon Mary’s posture of waiting. The length of an average pregnancy is forty weeks. After Mary gave her...
Mary's posture of hospitality - Bishop Gruss' reflection for Advent Week 2
In any given week, how many anonymous Catholics are in the pews at the Mass in which you attend? When was the last time you went up to someone you did not know and introduced yourself to that person? As I mentioned last week, duri...
As Advent begins, Bishop Gruss offers weekly reflections on four postures of Mary - Week one, Mary’s posture of surrender
Bishop Robert Gruss: Our reflections will look at four postures of our Blessed Mother. It is my hope that during this season of Advent, Mary will lead us into her heart, a heart that longed with hopeful expectation of the Lord’s coming. As the ...
Deacon Larry Gayton discusses march for migrants and refugees and Hispanic Mass on Art Lewis Show
On Oct. 23, Deacon Larry Gayton discussed the upcoming march for migrants and refugees and Hispanic Mass on the Art Lewis Show. At 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, faithful will gather for a solemn March for migrants and refugees. Th...
