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Catholic Diocese of Saginaw Podcast — 257 episodes
Bishop Gruss: The Gifts of the Holy Spirit Are Sleeping in You (Do You Know What They Are?)
Families Are the First Seminary, Bishop Gruss Says [Bishop Gruss' talk at the Seminarian Banquet and Silent Auction]
Bishop Gruss Sacred Heart of Jesus Homily June 12
Bishop Gruss' presentation on the Sacred Heart of Jesus - First Friday June 5, 2026
Bishop Gruss proclaims Year of the Holy Spirit throughout the Diocese of Saginaw
Bishop Gruss: God created you out of love and He wants to spend eternity with you
Bishop Gruss: A witness is someone who says, ‘I have met the Lord and He has changed my life'
'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
Bravery or conformity...which way do you live your Christian life? Bishop Gruss' Week 5 Lent 2026 Reflection
What is your "elevator speech" for Jesus? Bishop Gruss' Week 4 Reflection for Lent 2026
Bishop Gruss: True Freedom Comes Through Surrender to God
Loving and serving our neighbor - Bishop Gruss' Week 3 Lenten reflection
The critical importance of prayer, Bishop Gruss’ Week 2 Lenten reflection
What is Jesus’ mission? What is yours?- Week 1 Lenten Reflection by Bishop Gruss
Ash Wednesday Message: 'Is your heart on fire for the mission of our Lord Jesus?'
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' homily from the Closing Mass for the Jubilee Year
Bishop Gruss: Christmas Eve Interview with Art Lewis on WSGW (Dec. 24, 2025)
O Come Let us Adore Him! Bishop Gruss' Message for Christmas 2025
Mary's posture of adoration- Bishop Gruss' reflection for Advent Week 4
Mary's posture of waiting- Bishop Gruss' reflection for Advent Week 3
Mary's posture of hospitality - Bishop Gruss' reflection for Advent Week 2
As Advent begins, Bishop Gruss offers weekly reflections on four postures of Mary - Week one, Mary’s posture of surrender
Deacon Larry Gayton discusses march for migrants and refugees and Hispanic Mass on Art Lewis Show
What's your blueprint for growing in your spiritual life?
Bishop Gruss homily from Thursday, Sept. 4
Bishop Robert Gruss and Charles Warner Interview on the Art Lewis Show
John Gonzalez discusses evangelization, Rescue Michigan and more during Ave Maria Radio Interview
Father Richard John shares about his journey to the priesthood, the importance of hope and our call to serve and evangelize on Ave Maria Radio's Epiphany show
From the Secular to the Sacred: Preparing Your Heart for a True Encounter - First Friday Talk April 4, 2025 -
Is your faith a ‘firsthand experience’ or a ‘second hand story?’
Where is your heart directed? Bishop Gruss' message for fifth weekend of Lent
Bishop Gruss discusses Scripture – Hearing God’s Voice through His Word
Bishop Gruss discusses growing in holiness and the upcoming men's conference
John Gonzalez shares good news from Diocese as well his own faith journey during Ave Maria Radio Interview
Bishop Gruss discusses Almsgiving – Living God’s Generosity
Father Andy LaFramboise discusses his new podcast, growing in faith, the Jubilee of Hope and more during Ave Maria Radio Interview
Father Andy LaFramboise interview on WSGW's Art Lewis Show
Listening to God's voice- homily from March 16
Bishop Gruss discusses fasting – a way to the heart of God
Bishop Gruss discusses what happens when the Pope dies (First Friday presentation)
Bishop Gruss: What is the most fruitful activity in your life?
"God is waiting with open arms and he's pleading with us to return to him..." Bishop Gruss' homily from Ash Wednesday Mass
Bishop Gruss' homily from Sunday, Feb. 10, 2025
Bishop Gruss discusses upcoming Come and See vocations gathering, discernment and more
Bishop Gruss' homily on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
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
God has rescued me. Now, what will be my response?- Fourth Sunday of Advent - RESPONSE - Bishop Gruss' Advent retreat
'If we have been captured by the Enemy, what has God done about it?'- Bishop Gruss' Advent retreat series
'Why is everything so obviously messed up?'
What is Mary’s actual impact on the Church? Diocesan theologian discusses this on during Ave Maria Radio interview
'Why is there something instead of nothing?' First Sunday of Advent - CREATED - Week Two of Bishop Gruss' Advent retreat
Christ the King - Following the True Voice of the King, Week 1 of Advent Series
Having a Biblical Worldview and Intro to Advent Series
Bishop Gruss' discusses discernment during First Friday talk on Nov. 1, 2024
Bishop Gruss discusses how to evangelize and the importance of evangelization during First Friday Talk on Oct 4, 2024
Father Andy LaFramboise discusses prayer and the plan for growing vocations in the Diocese during Ave Maria Radio interview
Bishop Gruss' First Friday Talk on Sept. 6, 2024
Bishop Gruss discusses plan for growing vocations during nationally broadcast interview
Bishop Gruss discusses the National the Eucharistic Congress
Bishop Gruss: People are not the enemy- hatred and the devil are the enemy
Coordinator of evangelization: Synod has reminded us of the importance of listening and prayer
Bishop Gruss' Easter Message 2024
Bishop Gruss discusses the absolute primacy of prayer - Part six of six mission values that send us out carrying the Gospel into the world
Bishop Gruss: We must be docile to the Holy Spirit
Bishop Gruss: We must be authentically human
Synod has reminded us of the importance of listening and prayer as a way of being Church
Bishop Gruss: Do you have unshakeable confidence in the Lordship of Jesus?
Bishop Gruss: God has set us apart for his work (Part 2 of 6 about mission values)
Bishop Gruss: Be ambitious for God and his kingdom! (Part 1 of 6 mission values)
Bishop Gruss' presentation about indulgences- First Friday February 2024
Bishop Gruss: We must become a Church with the same apostolic zeal as the disciples of the first century!
Hiding Place – Part 5: What Should I Do Now?
Hiding Place – Part 4: The Pro-Life Movement & Social Reforms of the Past
Hiding Place – Part 3: Abortion Breaks Everything It Touches
Hiding Place – Part 2: Why Be Pro-Life?
Hiding Place – Part 1: A Life Pro-Life
Bishop Gruss discusses purgatory during First Friday presentation January 2024
Bishop Gruss on the blessed season of Christmas, a time to reflect upon the greatest gift we’ve been given
Bishop Gruss discusses Christmas, Catholicism, the priesthood and more on the Art Lewis Show
St. Joseph and the Eucharist: Bishop Gruss' reflection for week four of the season of Advent
Mary and the Eucharist: Bishop Gruss' reflection for week three of the season of Advent
God's promise to us: Bishop Gruss' reflection for week two of the season of Advent
Bishop Gruss: God wants to give us His peace - Bishop Gruss' First Friday presentation from Dec. 1, 2023
Advent and the Eucharist- Bishop Gruss' reflection for week one of the season of Advent
Bishop Gruss discusses Christendom vs. Apostolic Modes of Engagement and the Rescue Project during his First Friday presentation on Nov. 3, 2023
Don Buchalski discusses upcoming enrichment day, the importance of evangelization and more during Ave Maria Radio Interview
"Your role and responsibility in the public sphere as Catholics"- Bishop Gruss' First Friday presentation- Oct. 6 2023
Bishop Gruss discusses the Eucharistic prayer at Mass during his First Friday presentation on Sept. 1, 2023
Bishop Gruss discusses healing and how the Church is alive during Ave Maria Radio Interview about World Youth Day and more
The Eucharistic Prayer- First Friday Presentation by Bishop Robert Gruss on June 2, 2023
Bishop Gruss' First Friday Presentation May 5, 2023
Bishop Gruss and Don Buchalski Discuss "Encountering Jesus" - Diocesan Day of Enrichment
Bishop Gruss shares a reflection on the deadly sin of gluttony and the heavenly virtue of temperance- Bishop Gruss' Lenten series on the seven deadly sins & the seven heavenly virtues
Bishop Gruss shares a reflection on the deadly sin of anger and the heavenly virtue of patience/forgiveness- Bishop Gruss' Lenten series on the seven deadly sins & the seven heavenly virtues
Bishop Gruss shares a reflection on the deadly sin of gluttony and the heavenly virtue of temperance- Bishop Gruss' Lenten series on the seven deadly sins & the seven heavenly virtues
Bishop Gruss shares a reflection on the deadly sin of greed and the heavenly virtue of charity- Bishop Gruss' Lenten series on the seven deadly sins & the seven heavenly virtues
Bishop Gruss on the sin of envy and the heavenly virtue of kindness- Bishop Gruss' Lenten series on the seven deadly sins & the seven heavenly virtues
Bishop Gruss on the sin of pride and the heavenly virtue of humility- Bishop Gruss' Lenten series on the seven deadly sins & the seven heavenly virtues
Bishop Gruss: Lent is not meant to be a solemn and gloomy season, but a season of grace...
Bishop Gruss discusses the Eucharist, Catholic schools & more during interview with Ave Maria Radio
The ‘Angel’s Candle’ is the last one on our Advent wreath to be lit. What does it symbolize? Bishop Gruss reflects in this final week before Christmas
Do you desire joy in your life? The kind money can’t buy? Bishop Gruss reflects on the candle theme for this third week of Advent
Why is the Advent candle for week 2 known as Bethlehem’s candle? Bishop Gruss reflects
Did you know each candle on the Advent wreath has a special meaning? Bishop Gruss reflects
Bishop Gruss discusses how we can encounter the Lord and fall deeper in love with Him- First Friday Presentation
Bishop Gruss discusses praying the Rosary, concerns about Proposal 3 and more during homily on First Friday
Bishop Gruss challenges faithful with two tasks to promote vocations
The Holy Name of Mary- Bishop Gruss Homily
Mass is a personal and intimate encounter with Jesus- Bishop Gruss' First Friday talk
Bishop Gruss discusses the Eucharist, catholic schools & more during Ave Maria Radio Interview
'The harvest is plentiful.' Bishop Gruss encourages faithful during Holy Hour for vocations
Bishop Gruss’ presentation on the Eucharist as the foundation for all ministry
Bishop Gruss emphasizes the importance of prayer, confession and evangelization during most recent First Friday presentation
‘We must realize we’re in a battle.’ Bishop Gruss continued his teaching on the Evil One and spiritual warfare
The Evil One and spiritual warfare, Bishop Gruss’ First Friday talk on how to protect yourself and your family
Bishop Gruss: 'When we know whose we are, we know who we are.'
Bishop Gruss: 'Our truest identity isn’t something we create or build ourselves'- Week 5 Lenten reflection
Bishop Gruss’ homily during the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord with the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine
'We all have flaws and weaknesses, but they do not define us.' - Bishop Gruss' week 4 Lenten message
Bishop Gruss: We can either live for the approval of others, a false identity, or we can live as a beloved child of God
Bishop Gruss: You and I are beloved daughters and sons of God
Bishop Gruss’ homily, March 7, 2022 at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption
'I am what I have.' Bishop Gruss debunks this lie and offers scriptures for reflection for first week of Lent
Bishop Gruss' Homily during Mass for Healthcare Workers
Bishop Gruss' Homily from First Friday Mass on Feb. 4, 2022
Bishop Gruss discusses the importance of prayer, dealing with anxieties, praying for a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit and more
Bishop Gruss discusses the Synod and more during First Friday- Jan. 7, 2022
Bishop Gruss' First Friday Homily
'Have we taken the time to ‘listen' to that quiet voice of God within?' Bishop Gruss encourages faithful to be open to God’s will in message for week 4 of Advent
Bishop Gruss reflects on how the shepherds lived the meaning of Advent with ‘listening hearts’ in message for third week of Advent
Bishop Gruss reflects on God's invitation to Mary and the holy disposition of Mary in message for second week of Advent
Bishop Gruss discusses listening, knowing and doing God's will in message for first week of Advent
Bishop Gruss' interview on Ave Maria Radio regarding the Eucharist
Bishop Gruss Homily during the Opening Mass for the Synod on Synodality
From Soldier Deployed to Afghanistan to Diocese of Saginaw seminarian- Joshua High shares his story on Ave Maria Radio
Bishops Gruss encourages faithful to ‘share your own faith story,’ support vocations & more
Father Tom McNamara shares a beautiful reflection regarding the anniversary of September 11, including several moving personal stories.
Bishop Gruss: Christ's real presence in the Eucharist is both a gift and a grace
Diocese's new Office of Parish Life and Evangelization- Ave Maria Radio Interview of Kellie Deming
We need Mary's assistance- a message for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Bishop Gruss’ Homily about the Eucharist on the Feast of Corpus Christi
Bishop Gruss' interview on Ave Maria Radio regarding the Holy Spirit and gifts of the Holy Spirit
Walking with moms in need- helping local pregnant and parenting women - Ave Maria Radio interview of Lori Becker
Bishop Gruss: You have been given the same Spirit that was given to the apostles at Pentecost
Bishop Gruss on 'The truth that makes us truly free: Jesus Christ is risen. He is truly risen. Alleluia!'
Palm Sunday Homily: Fear, Symbolism and joy of Holy Week and more
Bishop Gruss: 'Run to St. Joseph, Terror of Demons'
Stations of the Cross for the pandemic (updated version produced 2021)
Bishop Gruss shares how we needn’t fear death- we can have confidence in God’s love and mercy
'St. Joseph desires to teach men how to be better husbands and better fathers,' said Bishop Gruss
Bishop Gruss regarding indulgences, sin, responsibilities and more
Bishop Gruss: Patience is willingness to suffer; patience is a virtue
'The world needs husbands who love their wives as Joseph loved Mary,' said Bishop Gruss in week two of his Lenten Journey with St. Joseph
Bishop Gruss on obedience and discerning the will of God- part of Bishop Gruss’ Lenten journey with St. Joseph
Bishop Gruss shares guidance for Lent as Ash Wednesday approaches
Bishop Gruss discusses Catholic education during his Homily at St. Brigid of Kildare Parish in Midland
Rosary for Life - The Luminous Mysteries with Steven Sandoval, Youth Ministry Coordinator at Holy Spirit Parish, Shields and the Youth Group of Holy Spirit Parish
Rosary for Life with Sister Margo Tafoya, M.S.S.p. and Sister Mary Lou Owczarzak, M.S.S.p.
Rosary for Life - The Sorrowful Mysteries with Steven Sandoval, Youth Ministry Coordinator at Holy Spirit Parish, Shields and the Youth Group of Holy Spirit Parish
Human trafficking discussion with Allie Martinez from the Human Trafficking Task Force of Saginaw County
Immigration/Dreamers Discussion w/ Father Christian Tabares & Deacon Librado Gayton
Rosary for Immigration with Deacon Todd Lovas & St. Vincent de Paul parishioners
Ave Maria Radio interview of Bishop Robert Gruss about how to deal w/ worries & anxieties
Rosary for Life with Deacon Kevin Wojciechowski and Brian Klein of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester.
"The Tender Way of Mary"- a Reflection with Bishop Gruss, Madison Valez and More
Bishop Gruss: Your life, my life, every life reveals the glory of God
Ave Maria Radio Interview Discussing Pro Life Ministry, Dialogue w/ Others, Youth Ministry in 2021 & More
Mental illness & suicide- God wants us to be fully healthy in mind, body & spirit
Immigration- How does the Gospel ask us to respond to the stranger among us?
Saginaw County jail chaplain on prisoners, jail ministry & death penalty-part of Witness to Life series
Bishop Gruss: Are you worried or anxious? Invite Jesus into your anxieties and worries
Bishop Gruss discusses the effects of covid on local Church, the importance of a relationship with Jesus & more during WSGW interview
Bishop Gruss: In the midst of the ordinary, Jesus calls us
Rosary Praying for the End of Racism- Sister Esther Mary Nickel, RSM & Community of Sisters
Rosary for Life-Seminarian Matthew Gembrowski and seminary classmates- Glorious Mysteries
Pro Life Rosary w/ Fr. Stephen Blaxton and Holy Family Parishioners
Rosary for ending Abortion w/ Fr. Nate Harburg and The Good Shepherd Rosary Group
Dr. Cherie Sammis and Fr. Bob Byrne discuss the dignity of the human person who is suffering and seeking assisted suicide- part of Witness to Life series
Father Bill Rutkowski and Hank Messing discuss the dignity of the human person who is elderly or nearing end of life- part of Witness to Life series
The dignity of the human person with a disability- w/ Maribeth Hopps, Father Marc Hopps and Michaela Davert
Father Pete Gaspeny and Lori Drake discuss Dignity of the human person before birth and of the person who has had an abortion
Bishop Gruss shares about openness to God's plan- a reflection for the fourth week of Advent
How do we experience true joy? Bishop Gruss' reflection for the third week of Advent
God’s living presence of unconditional love, mercy, compassion and healing, is knocking on the doors of our hearts: A Reflection for the Second Week of Advent
Bishop Gruss: there is great hope and trust and faith (as Advent season begins)
Bishop Gruss to young people: You and I are the Saints of this Generation- message during the Witness event
Bishop Gruss talks about discovering our "unique place in God's Kingdom...our vocation" in message for National Vocations Awareness Week
As All Souls Day approaches, local clergy and lay faithful share presentation on honoring deceased loved ones, faith in times of grief and more
Father Adam Maher discusses joy, sharing Christ with others, Eucharistic Adoration and more during Ave Maria Radio interview
On the Feast Day of St. John Paul II, local religious sister reflects on meeting the saint and serving at the Vatican
Christ's Mission Appeal- Supporting ministries to the faithful and Evangelization
Bishop Gruss invites faithful to pray Rosary daily during October
Bishop Gruss calls faithful to be defenders of life and to recognize the dignity of the person as Respect Life Month Approaches
Interview of Lori Becker Regarding Respect Life Ministry on Ave Maria Radio's Epiphany Program with host Vanessa Denha Garmo
Amidst chaos and division, Bishop Gruss shares message of Hope
Bishop Gruss reflects on the role of each of us plays in handing on the faith and being a bold witness to the Gospel- A reflection for Catechetical Sunday
Bishop Gruss: ‘What is needed now in our own lives and in the life of this country is open heart surgery’
Bishop Gruss' Interview on the Art Lewis Show
Interview of Bishop Gruss By Teresa Tomeo on Ave Maria Radio's "Catholic Connection"
The Genesis Method & Setting Up Teams- Genesis Mission Part 4
Maxims & Principles for Evangelizing- Genesis Mission Part 3
Intro to the Genesis Mission and its Origin- Genesis Mission Part 2
What Evangelization is all about- Michael Dopp- Part 1
Bishop Gruss’ Homily during Holy Hour for Healing of Division and Unrest in Our Country
What was it like to contract and recover from coronavirus? Fr. Adam Maher and Fr. Andy Booms share their stories
Bishop Gruss’ Homily for Pentecost Sunday
The three qualities of friendship & St. Isidore the farmer- Bishop Robert Gruss’ homily on May 15
What is life in abundance like? What is holiness? Bishop Gruss’ Sunday Homily on May 10
“Do not let your hearts be troubled.” Bishop Gruss' Homily May 8
Upcoming Youth Event- Witness
Bishop Gruss: How many of you are discouraged right now? How many of you are frustrated?
What worries you? What are your greatest concerns? Bishop Gruss' Homily, April 24
Bishop Gruss: “Is the power of the Spirit less powerful than it was 2000 years ago? No, of course not!”
Holy Hour Homily by Bishop Robert Gruss on Divine Mercy Sunday
Homily by Father Bill Rutkowski- Divine Mercy Sunday Mass
Bishop Gruss' Homily- Friday, April 17
Where is God in all this? Bishop Gruss' homily, Wednesday, April 15
Bishop Gruss: God says, 'My love will have the last word.' This is the real message of Easter
God’s promise of everlasting life & more- Bishop Gruss' Good Friday homily
Holy Thursday homily by Bishop Robert Gruss- The humility of God & Three gifts from the Last Supper
There are many graces of the season yet to be received - Bishop Robert Gruss' Reflection on Palm Sunday and the Holiest Week of the Church Year
Holy Hour homily by Bishop Robert Gruss-Friday, April 3 in Saginaw at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption
Bishop Gruss’ Homily- Wed. April 1
Stations of the Cross During Pandemic of Coronavirus
Jesus invites all of us to new life: Reflection from Bishop Gruss for Fifth Sunday of Lent
Bishop Gruss’ Homily- March 25, Feast of the Annunciation
Bishop Gruss: Overcoming our Self-Imposed Blindness to see What God Sees- a Reflection on the Sunday Gospel- Fourth Week of Lent
Homily by Bishop Robert Gruss on Feast of St. Joseph- Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption, Saginaw
How an Encounter with Jesus Can Change Your Life Forever-A Beautiful Reflection on this Sunday’s Gospel by Bishop Robert Gruss
Bishop Gruss’ Homily from Rite of Election
Transforming Your Sufferings Into Wellsprings of Grace- A Reflection for the Second Sunday of Lent
Being Obedient to God out of Love. Also, Growing in our Capacity to Love (First Friday Homily)
Entertaining Promotion of an Upcoming Local Fish Fry on 96.1 WHNN
Overcoming Temptations- “A heart that gazes on Pure Love, will overcome all temptations” (First Sunday of Lent Reflection)
The Meaning of Lent- "A time for turning away from our thirsts for the things of this world to what really matters in life." (Ash Wednesday Reflection)
God is asking each one of us to be light for the world
Al Kresta Interviews Bishop Gruss on Ave Maria Radio
What is it like being 'held' by the Father? Bishop Gruss Shares about True Love and True Repentance
Bishop Gruss' March for Life Mass Homily 1-24-20
How to Change Your Heart, the Sacrament of Penance (Confession) and more- First Friday Talk
The Power of the Name of Jesus
Bishop Gruss: I would like to offer one resolution for everyone in the diocese...
How to Strengthen Prayer in the Family- Father Andy LaFramboise
Bishop Gruss' Christmas Eve Homily
The True Meaning of Christmas- Bishop Gruss' Advent Week 4 Reflection
The Sacrament of Penance (Confession) and More- Bishop Gruss' First Friday talk on Dec. 6 at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption
God's Promise to Us
Today is a day to rejoice!
Christian Joy-Something the world cannot offer
'Advent is here! Reform your Lives! The reign of God is at hand.'
Bishop Gruss: Do you expect miracles in your life? Homily, 12-6-19 Feast of St. Nicholas
"Encountering Jesus And Growing In Our Catholic Faith" by Bishop Robert Gruss- 10-9-19 at the Center for Ministry in Saginaw.
Bishop Gruss' vocation story and the power of an invitation- 9/12/2019
Bishop Gruss Shares his Faith Journey Including Childhood, College Years & More- Cathedral, 10/11/2019
Would you let Jesus turn your life upside down? Would you run away?- Bishop Gruss' Homily