download image Kristin Lukowski | The Michigan Catholic Managing editor Marylynn G. Hewitt, SFO, discusses an upcoming story for The Michigan Catholic with reporter Joe Kohn and Msgr. Thomas Rice, executive editor.

During this month of August, as we continue to observe the 175th anniversary of our Archdiocese, we recall with gratitude the countless men and women who have helped ensure the continued proclamation and application of the Gospel message to the life circumstances of our times. We rejoice in the blessing of the Michigan Catholic, radio, and telecommunications, and during this year of St. Paul, we recommit ourselves to the work of evangelization and catechesis.

God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we give you thanks for the Word made Flesh, your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

As we contemplate the mystery of His Incarnation and His abiding presence in and through His Body, the Church, give us the grace and strength to faithfully hear your Word and proclaim it.

In a special way, send your Holy Spirit to guide the work of all those involved in the service of communication.

May they realize the power confided to them and always use it for your glory and to build up the dignity of the human person and the human family.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

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