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Trump cabinet picks face contentious hearings Jan 31, 2025

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Good morning, it is Friday, January 31st, 2025. Today is the memorial of St. John Bosco.

On the program:

* Fred Durhal III announces run for Detroit Mayor

* Annual nationwide count of homeless individuals underway

* Trump nominees face tough questions in Senate

* NTSB promises full investigation into DCA crash

* Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

There must be no hostility in our minds, no contempt in our eyes, no insult on our lips. We must use mercy for the present and have hope for the future, as is fitting for true fathers who are eager for real correction and improvement.

St. John Bosco

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Detroit priest arrested for battery in Illinois Jan 30, 2025

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Good morning, it is Thursday, January 30th, 2025.

On the program:

* Fr. Carlos Martins arrested in battery case involving teenage girl in Joliet, Illinois

* Michigan House Representative Bryan Posthumus wants stricter voter ID

* Stellantis wants employees back in the office

* Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: Is Pope Francis trying to sell a prayer that guarantees material wealth?

For [God] is our strength; he gives himself to us and we give ourselves to him. Hasten to this physician while you can, or you may not be able to find him when you want him.

John the Serene

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Sen. Gary Peters announces he is not running for re-election Jan 29, 2025

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Good morning, it is Wednesday, January 29th, 2025.

On the program:

* Senator Gary Peters (D) announces he will not run for re-election

* Men convicted in plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer will remain in jail

* Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins lawsuit to stop President Donald Trump’s entitlement spending freeze

* Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: Some simple marriage advice

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Tuesday, 28 January 2025 – MI Bishops release statement on immigration orders Jan 28, 2025

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Good morning, it is Tuesday, January 28th, 2025. Today is the memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas. On the program:

The bishops of Michigan’s seven dioceses release joint statement on President Trump’s immigration orders
Kalamazoo Township tables resolution banning local resources from working with ICE
Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie announces run for top voting job
Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: The wisdom of the Angelic Doctor
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Monday, 27 January 2025 – Four local pro-life protesters pardoned by Pres. Trump Jan 27, 2025

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Good morning, it is Monday, January 27th, 2025. Today is the memorial of St. Angela Merici. On the program:

Four convicted of blocking access to an abortion clinic in Sterling Heights pardoned by President Donald Trump
Grand Rapids Public Schools prepares for possible ICE raids
Coyotes on Belle Isle?
Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: Dr. Marcus Peter discusses the role of the Jewish High Priest
ST ANGELA MERICI SAYS: You also ought to exercise pleasantness towards all, taking great care especially that what you have commanded may never be done by reason of force. For God has given free will to everyone, and therefore he forces no one but only indicates, calls, persuades.
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Friday, 24 January 2025 – State House passes bill to keep tipped minimum wage Jan 24, 2025

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Good morning, it is Friday, January 24th, 2025. Today is the memorial of St. Francis de Sales. On the program:

State House passes bills to keep tipped minimum wage and change Earned Sick Time Act with bipartisan support, now heads to State Senate
Bedrock and General Motors seeking state and local funds to redevelop the Renaissance Center
Detroit police and fire Chief Chaplain George Aren turns 90
Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: Rachel Herbeck discusses her new Ave Maria Radio show, Burning Hearts
ST FRANCIS DE SALES SAYS: When God the Creator made all things, he commanded the plants to bring forth fruit each according to its own kind; he has likewise commanded Christians, who are the living plants of his Church, to bring forth the fruits of devotion, each one in accord with his character, his station and his calling.
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Thursday, 23 January 2025 – Jocelyn Benson announces run for governor Jan 23, 2025

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Good morning, it is Thursday, January 23rd, 2025. Today is the memorial of St. Vincent. On the program:

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces run for governor as a Democrat
Aaron Glen leaving Lions for Jets
Catholic groups concerned about change to ICE arrest policies
Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

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Wednesday, 22 January 2025 – Cars frozen in place due to water main break Jan 22, 2025

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Good morning, it is Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025. Today is the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. On the program:

Police call of search of landfill for Ashley Elkins
Water main break on Detroit’s west side leaves cars frozen in street
Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: The Trump administration reverses policies on gender
LUMEN GENTIUM SAYS By an utterly free and mysterious decree of his own wisdom and goodness, the eternal Father created the whole world. His plan was to dignify men with a participation in his own divine life.
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Tuesday, 21 January 2025 – Detroit pastor gives invocation at Trump inauguration Jan 21, 2025

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Good morning, it is Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. Today is the memorial of St. Agnes. On the program:

Detroit’s Pastor Lorenzo Sewell quotes MLK in invocation at Trump inauguration
Churches open warming centers across Michigan
Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: California Blackrobe
ST. IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH SAYS Try to gather together more frequently to give thanks to God and to praise him. For when you come together frequently, Satan’s powers are undermined, and the destruction he threatens is done away with in the unanimity of your faith
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Monday, 20 January 2025 – Lions’ loss to Commanders ends record season Jan 20, 2025

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Good morning, it is Monday, January 20th, 2025. Today is the memorial of St. Sebastian. On the program:

Bomb threat at northern Michigan television station
Judge denies request to move drunk driving case out of Monroe County
Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: The Lions’ loss to the Commanders and other local sports news
ST. AMBROSE SAYS To enter the kingdom of God we must endure many tribulations. If there are many persecutions, there are many testings; where there are many crowns of victory, there are many trials of strength. It is then to your advantage if there are many persecutors; among many persecutions you may more easily find a path to victory.
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