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After the great celebrations of Christmas and Easter, and the holy seasons of Advent and Lent, the church calendar leads us into what is called Ordinary Time, which this year begins on Sunday, June 7. At first hearing, the name can sound a little plain—perhaps even dull. “Ordinary” may suggest routine, uneventful days, or a season when nothing especially important is happening. But in the life of the Church, Ordinary Time is anything but ordinary. The word “ordinary” in this context comes...

As we enter the holiest days of the Christian year, we do so on a night marked by three simple gifts Jesus gives his friends: a table, a towel, and a promise. Today is Maundy Thursday, the day we remember the Last Supper—Jesus taking bread and cup and saying, “This is my body…this is my blood.” Before the cross, before the empty tomb, he gathers his disciples and feeds them. Holy Communion is not a reward for the strong; it is grace for the needy. We come with honest hearts, receiving again...

Dear Beloved Detroit Lakes Family, In these challenging times, we are witnessing an unprecedented wave of division and hatred within our nation. Sadly, this fracturing touches every corner of our society, including the body of Christ. As Christians, we are called not only to bear witness to God’s love but also to actively live out the teachings of our faith in ways that embody justice, mercy, and humility. In this endeavor, we can draw inspiration from Micah 6:8, which reminds us of our...