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.
Episodes
227 episodes
From the Secular to the Sacred: Preparing Your Heart for a True Encounter - First Friday Talk April 4, 2025 -
Bishop Gruss' presentation emphasizes preparing the heart for genuine encounters with God, highlighting the difference between viewing sacraments as mere events and experiencing them as personal encounters. Bishop Gruss addresses misconceptions...
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Is your faith a ‘firsthand experience’ or a ‘second hand story?’
“When I was growing up, my family was never really much involved in parish life other than attending Mass on Sunday and Holy Days. As kids, we attended Religious Ed – back then it was called CCD.“As far as living out a life of faith in t...
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Where is your heart directed? Bishop Gruss' message for fifth weekend of Lent
A number of years ago, I was on a retreat with the other bishops of the United States and the retreat director posed a question to us – and perhaps it is a good question for everyone today. “Where is my heart directed?”It is a question t...
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Bishop Gruss discusses Scripture – Hearing God’s Voice through His Word
Through his words in Sacred Scriptures, the Lord reveals his hopes and dreams for us, each of us, as well as for your family and your faith community. How many of you want to know God’s hopes, dreams and plans for you, for your life? ...
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John Gonzalez shares good news from Diocese as well his own faith journey during Ave Maria Radio Interview
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Bishop Gruss discusses Almsgiving – Living God’s Generosity
This episode is part of Bishop's Lenten series on six 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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Father Andy LaFramboise discusses his new podcast, growing in faith, the Jubilee of Hope and more during Ave Maria Radio Interview
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Father Andy LaFramboise interview on WSGW's Art Lewis Show
Father Andy LaFramboise discusses his new podcast "Finding and Burying Again", vocations to the priesthood and more on WSGW's Art Lewis Show
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Listening to God's voice- homily from March 16
Bishop Gruss discusses listening to God's voice during his homily from Sunday, March 16.
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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 discusses what happens when the Pope dies (First Friday presentation)
During First Friday on March 7, Bishop Gruss discussed what happens when the Pope dies, including details about how the Conclave works, who participates and more.
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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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