Catholic Diocese of Saginaw Podcast

Bishop Gruss: True Freedom Comes Through Surrender to God

Bishop Robert Gruss

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Bishop Robert Gruss is inviting Catholics to reflect on one of the most challenging — and transformative — parts of the Christian life: surrendering completely to God.

Speaking at the First Friday gathering at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption, Bishop Gruss shared a reflection inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s message about Lent.

“Lent is not about spiritual self-optimization” 

“True conversion begins when we allow Christ to act within us.”

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