Crema al Caffè/Italian Coffee Cream bdiebold Mon, 04/22/2024 - 14:29 Recipe By Tina Folkertsma 4 oz. espresso, or very strong coffee 1 TBSP sugar, or to taste 10 oz. heavy whipping cream Prepare espresso or coffee, stir in desired amount of sugar while coffee is hot. Chill overnight or a few hours at minimum. In large chilled bowl, whip cold cream with chilled beaters until soft peak stage. Slowly drizzle cold coffee into cream while whipping on medium high, beat until very thick. Serve immediately or cover bowl and refrigerate (or even freeze) for about an hour. Gently stir cream before se ..read more

Ensalada de 12 frutas bdiebold Tue, 04/02/2024 - 16:08 Receta De Tina Folkertsma 3 kiwis 1 pomelo 1 granada 2 mandarinas o clementinas 1 taza de uvas rojas sin pepitas 1 taza de uvas verdes sin pepitas 1 taza de cerezas 2 plátanos 1 c. de piña fresca 1 ½ taza de arándanos 1 ½ taza de fresas 1 ½ c. moras Glaseado de cítricos ⅔ c. de zumo de naranja fresco (unas 2 naranjas grandes) ⅓ c. de zumo de limón fresco (unos 2 limones) ½ taza de azúcar moreno envasado ½ cucharada de ralladura de naranja ½ cucharada de ralladura de limón 1 cucharada de extracto de vainilla Llevar a ebullición el zumo d ..read more

Obey God! Our Lady of Lourdes and Healing  Your Faith cbryantlester Wed, 03/20/2024 - 15:59 Last Word By Rev. William Ashbaugh Apr 1, 2024 April 2024 I have been truly blessed to be able to go on various pilgrimages in my life. One of my favorite places to visit is Lourdes, France.  There, in 1858, a young girl named Bernadette Soubirous received an apparition of our Blessed Mother 18 times. As we commemorate the anniversary of her death this month, it’s appropriate to call her life to mind. Bernadette and her family were so poor that they lived in a small, condemned jail cell ca ..read more

‘Remember … they are your brothers’ Your Stories cbryantlester Wed, 03/20/2024 - 15:48 By Kathryn Mietelka Apr 1, 2024 April 2024 Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis has always insisted on a Church that goes beyond its walls and into the streets, reaching out to those most in need. Sisters Maria Antonia Cruz and Dulce Maria Martinez endeavor to do just that.  “We seek and find people who are lost, like a mother who searches for her children,” says Sister Maria Antonia. “We reunite them with the Church and teach them how to live as true children.” Living in Jackson at St. Stanislaus Ko ..read more

A Ministry Like No Other Your Stories cbryantlester Wed, 03/20/2024 - 15:42 Apr 1, 2024 April 2024 This Easter season, as we look with confidence toward the Resurrection, we turn our attention to a team of unsung heroes within the Diocese of Lansing. Led by director Brian Epkey, the Department of Catholic Cemeteries meets families with Christ’s peace and comfort during their greatest need. Brian Epkey stands at the crossroads of faith. When a loved one passes away, grief can test the beliefs and emotions of surviving loved ones in ways that are difficult to anticipate. And that’s prec ..read more

Helping Neighbors in Need, Four Wheels at a Time Your Stories cbryantlester Wed, 03/20/2024 - 15:38 Apr 1, 2024 April 2024 From its thrift store and food pantry to direct financial assistance, the Lansing-based St. Vincent de Paul Society is committed to serving neighbors in need, however they need it most. For some, that greatest need is help with a utility bill. For others, it’s some new warm clothes. But for a growing number here in greater Lansing, it’s something else entirely, something with the potential to be truly transformative: a dependable car. In fact, there’s an argument ..read more

Welcome Home: Celebrating Our Brothers and Sisters at Easter Your Stories cbryantlester Wed, 03/20/2024 - 15:21 by NancyLee Bareham Apr 1, 2024 April 2024 As the sun sets the night before Easter, parishes and families will prepare to celebrate profound spiritual rebirth and renewal moments. FAITH magazine is delighted to present a series of profiles capturing the poignant narratives of individuals preparing to enter the Catholic Church this year. These profiles serve as a testament to the enduring power of faith to illuminate even the darkest corners of the human experience. Whethe ..read more

Survey Says: Making Disciples in the Diocese of Lansing Your Life cbryantlester Wed, 03/20/2024 - 15:11 By Lisa Kutas Apr 1, 2024 April 2024 Credo! I believe! But what exactly do Catholics across the Diocese of Lansing believe? Well, in this month’s FAITH magazine we reveal the results of the Disciple Maker Index survey — a snapshot of the soul of the Diocese of Lansing — as explained by our diocesan chief of staff, Lisa Kutas. Dear FAITH Reader, On Ash Wednesday last year, parishioners from around the Diocese of Lansing were invited by their pastors to participate in a survey provide ..read more

Christian Stewardship: An Introduction Your Faith cbryantlester Wed, 03/20/2024 - 15:03 Apr 1, 2024 April 2024 The word “stewardship” means the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care. Thus, a good Christian steward is a person who receives God's gifts gratefully, cultivates them responsibly and shares them lovingly in justice with others and returns them with increase to the Lord. FAITH magazine will publish a series of features exploring Christian stewardship in the coming months. This month we begin with the re-publication of Bishop Earl Boyea’s pastor ..read more

A Beloved Son Returns Your Stories cbryantlester Wed, 03/20/2024 - 14:57 Cover Story Apr 1, 2024 April 2024 Jeremy Dowsett is a cradle Catholic turned Protestant pastor who has now returned to the Church led by faith and reason. Read the story of one man’s remarkable journey – and the universal promise to all who trust in the loving providence of God. Growing up attending Resurrection School in Lansing and attending Mass weekly with his family, Jeremy had a foundation deeply rooted in the Church.  “My family has very deep roots at Resurrection,” he says. “My g ..read more