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 our families, parishes, and communities through the power of the Holy Spirit.This Lent, he encourages us to ask Jesus to set our hearts on fire for mission, deepen our conversion, and live out the Gospel through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. May this season be one of grace, renewal, and courageous discipleship as we share Christ’s love with the world."Wherever the Lord leads you on this Lenten journey, I wish you many graces and blessings," Bishop Gruss says in his annual Ash Wednesday message.✝️Ash Wednesday Mass Times throughout the Diocese: https://saginaw.org/ash-wednesday-message-parish-schedules