Following Jesus' way during Lent transfigures our bodies, spirits for Easter
The Peace Pulpit (with audio): There is much we can learn from Satan's temptation of Jesus in the Gospel. Listen to Bishop Gumbleton's latest homily.
The Peace Pulpit
The Peace Pulpit is made up of the Sunday homilies of Bishop Thomas Gumbleton, a retired Roman Catholic auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Lent is a time to simplify life and live the way Jesus did
Now, to reflect on this Gospel in the Scripture lessons of today at the beginning of the Lenten season, it's important to put this incident of Jesus being tempted within the framework of the Scriptures that have already been proclaimed to us about the baptism of Jesus and the mission that God gave to him at his baptism.
Say no to violence to say yes to the way of Jesus
The Peace Pulpit (with audio): The culture of violence in this country means we have not taken Jesus' message seriously. Listen to Bishop Gumbleton's latest homily.
We can become God's prophets through love
The Peace Pulpit (with audio): Jesus came not for a few, not for the chosen people only. He came for all. Listen to Bishop Gumbleton's latest homily.
Story of Jesus' baptism reminds us why he came to begin with
The Peace Pulpit (with audio): Jesus came not for a few, not for the chosen people only. He came for all. Listen to Bishop Gumbleton's latest homily.
Compassion is key to a community of brothers and sisters
The Peace Pulpit (with audio): We have to find the ways that in our personal, daily lives we put on this way of Jesus. Listen to Bishop Gumbleton's latest homily.
Our call is to do the will of the God of peace
The Peace Pupit (with audio): The final Sunday of Advent reminds us of our calling. Listen to Bishop Gumbleton's latest homily.
We must change our lives to be ready for Jesus
The Peace Pupit (with audio): Gaudete Sunday reminds us of the joy Jesus can bring, regardless of what's happening in our lives. Listen to Bishop Gumbleton's latest homily.
This Advent, we must celebrate the season of Jesus' coming
The Peace Pulpit: We might think first of all of the coming of Jesus at his birth in Bethlehem, but that's not really what this season is about.
Letters from confirmation candidates enlighten Advent journey
You’re aware, I’m sure, that the word Advent means coming and during this season, we’re celebrating a coming of God into our midst in a very powerful and special way. First of all, we’re looking forward to celebrate the coming of Jesus that happened 2,000 years ago when the Son of God became part of human history, became a human just like us in every way except sin.
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In This Issue
May 10-23, 2013
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