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Approaching with more humility

Posted on January 8, 2021

Friday after Epiphany Fr. Ron reflects on how a lack of humility can lead us to be slow to ask for what we need.In today’s Gospel, a man with leprosy goes right to Jesus asking to be made clean which Approaching with more humility

Loving God without being a liar

Posted on January 7, 2021

In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on how during the Christmas season celebrate the incarnation of God’s perfect love for all of us has been made visible. If we say we love God, but hate our brother or sister, we Loving God without being a liar

Loving one another with greater love

Posted on January 6, 2021

Wednesday after Epiphany Beloved, if God so loved us,we also must love one another. No one has ever seen God. Yet, if we love one another, God remains in us,and his love is brought to perfection in us. 1 John 4: 11-12 Loving one another with greater love

The role of every Christian Community

Posted on January 5, 2021

Tuesday after Epiphany In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on what the responsibility of every Christian community and therefor every person in them through the story in today’s gospel of the multiplication of the loaves and fish. Lots of people The role of every Christian Community

The Baptism of the Lord

Posted on January 4, 2021

This Mass was recorded on January 9, 2021 for the Baptism of the Lord Prayer for Spiritual Communion My Jesus,I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I love You above all things,and I desire to receive You The Baptism of the Lord

How the Light comes

Posted on January 4, 2021

Monday after Epiphany In today’s first homily of the new year, Fr. Ron reminds us of the Christmas season lasting through Sunday and of our Christmas theme of “Turn on the Light.” Today’s reading is a good reminder of the How the Light comes

The Epiphany of the Lord

Posted on December 29, 2020

This Mass was livestreamed on January 2, 2021 Prayer for Spiritual Communion: My Jesus,I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I love You above all things,and I desire to receive You into my soul.Since I cannot at The Epiphany of the Lord

Get prepared to act on what’s happening

Posted on December 23, 2020

Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Today’s gospel is Luke’s account of the birth of John the Baptist in Luke’s gospel. The people assumed his name would be Zachariah, but Elizabeth named him John which shocked people because there Get prepared to act on what’s happening

The challenge of the Magnificat

Posted on December 22, 2020

Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Today’s gospel is the Magnificat, the prayer of Mary. Fr. Ron explains the importance of the prayer, where it came from, and how we use it. It calls for concrete changes in the The challenge of the Magnificat

Christmas Virtual Mass

Posted on December 22, 2020

Join us right here at 3:30 PM for our Christmas Interactive Virtual Mass. Our experience will begin with a 30 minute concert lead by our modern worship band and continue with Mass at 4:00 PM.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Posted on December 22, 2020

Mass for the Epiphany of the Lord was recorded on December 27, 2020 Prayer for Spiritual Communion: My Jesus,I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I love You above all things,and I desire to receive You into The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Two strong women working in solidarity

Posted on December 21, 2020

Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent Today’s readings anticipate the joy we will experience when Jesus comes to us at Christmas including the gospel of the annunciation. Fr. Ron reflects on why he loves this gospel so much. Many Two strong women working in solidarity

Joseph’s decision

Posted on December 18, 2020

Friday of the Third Week of Advent Fr. Ron reflects on how today’s gospel reminds him of Pope Francis when he cautions us to love people more than we love the law. Today is Matthew’s account of the annunciation which Joseph’s decision

Being inclusive to bring Christ to the world

Posted on December 17, 2020

Thursday of the Third Week of Advent Fr. Ron reflects on our logo and vision to be an open community that is not closed in. Being inclusive is found in today’s Gospel. Fr. Ron reflects on the genealogy describes in Being inclusive to bring Christ to the world

Not the Messiah they were expecting

Posted on December 16, 2020

Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent In today’s gospel, John’s sends his disciples to seek out Jesus to ask if he was the Messiah to come. Jesus encourages them to see the evidence. God is on the side of Not the Messiah they were expecting

The difference between shame and guilt

Posted on December 15, 2020

Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on the negative impact shame has in our lives. There is a difference between guilt and shame. Guilt helps you to change who you are. We need The difference between shame and guilt

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 14, 2020

Please join us on Saturday, December 19 at 4:30 PM for Mass for Fourth Sunday of Advent Prayer for Spiritual Communion: My Jesus,I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I love You above all things,and I desire Fourth Sunday of Advent

How to build bridges instead of barriers

Posted on December 14, 2020

Fr. Ron reflects on today’s First Reading from Numbers. The leader fears the Israelites because they are different. He fears the unknown. He sends Balaam to deal with them, but Balaam is religious. He doesn’t fear them, but rather wants How to build bridges instead of barriers

Why being hasty can be dangerous

Posted on December 11, 2020

Friday of the Second Week of Advent Today’s gospel warns us against our hastiness to criticize and reject other people.Fr. Ron reflects on how doing this can block us off to Jesus coming into our lives. We need to take Why being hasty can be dangerous

How holding a hand is like Christmas

Posted on December 10, 2020

Thursday of the Second Week of Advent In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on how during difficult times it helps to have a loved one near by holding our hand including his personal story of how this was effective. “I How holding a hand is like Christmas

The right way to get through your burdens

Posted on December 9, 2020

Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,for I am meek and humble of heart;and you will find The right way to get through your burdens

Third Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 8, 2020

This Mass was livestreamed on Saturday, December 12 at 4:30 PM for Mass for Third Sunday of Advent Prayer for Spiritual Communion: My Jesus,I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I love You above all things,and I Third Sunday of Advent

Trusting more like Mary

Posted on December 8, 2020

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception The angel Gabriel appearing to Mary and calling her to be the mother of Our Savior. Her response is, “Let it be done to me according to your will.” Her response is a testimony to Trusting more like Mary

Bringing the Lord’s healing power to others

Posted on December 7, 2020

Monday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s first reading we read about how Lord is coming with healing and power to transform our lives. And as the Lord comes to us, we must go out to meet Bringing the Lord’s healing power to others

Second Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 1, 2020

This Mass was recorded on Saturday, December 5 at 4:30 PM for Mass for Second Sunday of Advent Prayer for Spiritual Communion: My Jesus,I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I love You above all things,and I Second Sunday of Advent

God’s vision of building community

Posted on November 27, 2020

Friday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on the third pillar of our church: Build Community, which is described in today’s first reading as the New Jerusalem. God’s dream is that be a God’s vision of building community

Being thankful to be able to live our faith

Posted on November 25, 2020

Wednesday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time Today’s Responsorial Psalm is from revelation: “How great and wonderful are all your works.” The verses has all of creation praising God for his goodness and sings of how God brings justice Being thankful to be able to live our faith

This is how we are united with creation

Posted on November 24, 2020

Tuesday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time Readings this week focus on the end of times. In todays’ reflection Fr. Ron is inspired by the Responsorial Psalm today which is Psalm 96: “The Lord comes to judge the earth.”He This is how we are united with creation

First Sunday of Advent

Posted on November 23, 2020

Please join us on Saturday, November 28 at 4:30 PM for Mass for First Sunday of Advent Prayer for Spiritual Communion My Jesus,I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I love You above all things,and I desire First Sunday of Advent

Advent Concert (2020)

Posted on November 23, 2020

Join us for a livestream Advent Concert beginning at 7PM on Friday, December 4, 2020 featuring music ministers Matt Kush, Amy Righi, and Claire Toupin.

Storytime with Fr. Ron

Posted on November 23, 2020

Join us at 6 PM on December 19 for a livestreamed Christmas story time with Fr. Ron. Snuggle up on your sofa with a warm cup of tea or hot cocoa and enjoy a beloved Christmas story and Christmas carols.

Whose gift means more?

Posted on November 23, 2020

Monday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time Today’s gospel is St. Luke’s account of the Widow’s mite. Watching the wealthy put their gifts into the treasury, but Jesus points out the small gift of the widow because she gave Whose gift means more?

How to truly consume God’s Word

Posted on November 20, 2020

Friday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time In today’s gospel, people were hanging on Jesus’ every word. They were listening with open hearts.We are called to consume the Word of God to unite ourselves with God’s consciousness. It can How to truly consume God’s Word

How can you bring peace on earth?

Posted on November 19, 2020

Thursday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time Fr. Ron shares one of his favorite hymns… Let There Be Peace on Earth and how it relates to today’s gospel where Jesus weeps over Jerusalem over seeing its future destruction. He How can you bring peace on earth?

Our Lord Jesus, King of the Universe

Posted on November 17, 2020

Please join us on Saturday, November 21 at 4:30 PM for Mass for the solemnity of the Our Lord Jesus, King of the Universe Prayer for Spiritual Communion My Jesus,I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I Our Lord Jesus, King of the Universe

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

Posted on November 17, 2020

Natalie Fanning, a parishioner at St. Isidore is also a student at the International Academy of Macomb. In 9th grade, she was asked to create a project that would benefit the community and help to solve an issue that she Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

What does it mean for Jesus to come into your house?

Posted on November 17, 2020

Tuesday of the 33r Week in Ordinary Time Saint Luke uses the word “today” 11 times in Gospel. In today’s Gospel, we hear the story of Jesus coming to Zaccheus in a tree. He says, “Come down for today I What does it mean for Jesus to come into your house?

How can you always be ready for the end to come?

Posted on November 13, 2020

Friday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time In today’s gospel, we read how the end of the world will come when we least expect and we can’t forecast it so don’t waste your time, but we should always be How can you always be ready for the end to come?

Why nurturing friendships should be a higher priority

Posted on November 12, 2020

Thursday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time Today, Fr. Ron reflects gift of friendship and the curious ways they are sometimes formed based on today’s first letter from St. Paul to Philemon. Friendship is the school of morality. It’s Why nurturing friendships should be a higher priority

What it means to show inclusivity for all

Posted on November 11, 2020

Wednesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time Today’s gospel tells Luke’s account of Jesus healing the ten people with leprosy where the samaritan comes back to thanks Jesus. Fr. Ron reflects on how this shows the inclusivity of Luke’s What it means to show inclusivity for all

The reward of an unprofitable servant

Posted on November 10, 2020

Tuesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time In today’s gospel, Jesus compares us to servants doing what they are asked to do. Everything that God gives us is pure love. He doesn’t reward us for doing good things, the The reward of an unprofitable servant

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on November 9, 2020

Please join us on Sunday, November 15 at 7:30 AM for Mass for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Prayer for Spiritual Communion My Jesus,I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I love You above all things,and 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

How the temple of God lives in you

Posted on November 9, 2020

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica You are the temple of God and the temple of God lives in you. This is theme as we celebrate the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. Today’s readings don’t How the temple of God lives in you

Christmas 2020 Promo Video

Posted on November 7, 2020

How shrewd are you?

Posted on November 6, 2020

Friday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time How good of a schemer are you?In today’s Gospel, we hear the parable of the unjust steward who is shrew and schemes, and his master commends him for his scheme.Fr. Ron reflects How shrewd are you?

Healing division begins today

Posted on November 5, 2020

Thursday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time Fr. Ron reflects today on how It’s good to find what has been lost especially if that something is a relationship.Jesus’s mission is to unite people who are divided which he explains Healing division begins today

Grumble Grumble

Posted on November 4, 2020

Wednesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time You can hear a lot of grumbling out there which we are all guilty of at times. In today’s first reading, St. Paul says to do everything without grumbling as that works Grumble Grumble

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on November 3, 2020

This Mass was recorded on November 7 at 4:30 PM for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Prayer for Spiritual Communion My Jesus,I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.I love You above all things,and I desire 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Treating others as more important than yourself

Posted on November 3, 2020

Tuesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time In today’s First reading, St. Paul writes that Jesus Christ, even though he was in the form of God, was not in equality of God. Jesus emptied himself taking the form of Treating others as more important than yourself

What is Father Ron’s favorite reading for funeral liturgies?

Posted on November 2, 2020

All Souls Day Today we celebrate the feast of the commemoration of all souls where ke keep the memory and continue to grieve for our departed loved ones. In today’s homily, Father Ron reflects on the memorial board at St. What is Father Ron’s favorite reading for funeral liturgies?