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Diocese of Lansing Catholic Lawyers Guild
The Catholic Lawyers Guild of the Diocese of Lansing was organized in 1985 to (1)foster spiritual growth and fellowship among Catholic lawyers and law students, (2)enhance appreciation for and observance of high ethical standards in the practice of law, and (3) to encourage attentiveness among lawyers to the weightier matters of the law - justice, mercy and faith; that our competence in secular disciplines may serve to promote human dignity and the common good, to the glory of God! The Guild sponsors an annual diocesan Red Mass, invoking the blessing and guidance of the Holy Spirit upon the courts of the State of Michigan. In conjunction with the Red Mass, the Guild presents its St. Thomas More Award to recognize and honor an individual who has exemplified the qualities of our patron saint. The Guild also sponsors an annual retreat for lawyers and engages in other activities consistent with its purposes. The Guild also endeavors to nurture local fellowships among lawyers in the counties of the diocese as well as among the students attending the law schools located in the Diocese of Lansing.


Coming Events
Annual Business Meeting will occur on Wednesday, April 16th. Mass at 6:00p.m. followed by meeting at St. Mary Cathedral, Lansing, MI

Spring Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, 11JUN08, at noon in the St. Mary Cathedral Parish Center. Fr. James Conlon, a barrister and priest, will give a talk.

Our annual St. Thomas More Mass will be celebrated at  the Michigan Catholic Conference building's chapel on Thursday, 26JUN08 at noon. All are invited.

Our 19th Annual Retreat will be on Saturday, 15NOV08 at St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, MI. The Retreat Director will be Mr. Ralph Martin, President of Renewal Ministries. The topic will be: Called to Holiness/Called to Fruitfulness drawing themes from his book, TheFulfillment of All Desire.




By-laws
BY-LAWS OF THE CATHOLIC LAWYERS GUILD
DIOCESE OF LANSING


ARTICLE I - NAME

The name of this organization is THE CATHOLIC LAWYERS GUILD OF THE DIOCESE OF LANSING, hereinafter referred to as "the Guild." The Guild is established by the Catholic lawyers of the Diocese of Lansing with ...




About St. Thomas More
A Biographical Sketch of St. Thomas More

Born near London into a wealthy middle-class family, St. Thomas More chose martyrdom rather than betray his conscience. Famous for being, in his words, "the King's good servant but God's first," St. Thomas More was executed by the order of Henry VIII ...




ADDRESS OF POPE BENEDICT XVI at White House
16APR08

ADDRESS OF POPE BENEDICT XVI

WELCOME CEREMONY
THE WHITE HOUSE, SOUTH LAWN
WASHINGTON
16 APRIL 2008




BEHIND JEFFERSON'S WALL
This Founding Father didn't mean what the opponents of religion say he did.



Paul VI saw liturgical abuse as "smoke of Satan"
When Pope Paul VI spoke about the "smoke of Satan" entering the Catholic Church, he was referring to liturgical abuses, according to the prelate who served as his master of ceremonies.

Cardinal Virgilio Noe, the chief Vatican liturgist during the pontificate of Paul VI, spoke candidly ...





A vision of Heaven
As Dale McKay was facing death, he spoke to writer Nancy Schertzing about his feelings and his hopes for heaven. Later, Nancy spoke with Dale’s widow, Ellen, who shared the joy of their marriage and the moving experience of Dale’s death. Their story is filled with love and hope that speaks to all of us.



Fishers of Men

Winner of a 2007 Gabriel Award!

The 18-minute DVD that is a major resource in a vocational recruitment project launched last year by the United States Conference of Catholic ...




About Us
  HISTORY OF PAST PRESIDENTS &
THOMAS MORE AWARD RECIPIENTS


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  TO JOIN AND FOR INFORMATION

Officers of the Guild
  OFFICERS OF THE GUILD

Current News
  COMING EVENTS

By-laws of the Guild
  BY-LAWS

e-mail addresses
  ADDRESSES (e-mail)

Prayers & Quotes of St. Thomas More
  THE LAWYER'S PRAYER

Biography of St. Thomas More
  ABOUT ST. THOMAS MORE

Talks and Addresses of Interest
  Bishop James A. Murray
  White House Address of  Pope Benedict  XVI,  16APR08

Essays on Church Annulments
  DECLARATION OF INVALIDITY OF MARRIAGE
  QUESTIONS ABOUT CHURCH ANNULMENTS

Essays on Church and State
  BEHIND JEFFERSON'S WALL

Catholic World News
  Paul VI saw liturgical abuse as "smoke of Satan"
  Extra-terrestrial life is possible, Vatican astronomer says
  Filipino archbishop hit with libel charge
  Unity, not domination, is work of the Church
  British cardinal: public life cannot be "God-free zone"

Faith Magazine
  A vision of Heaven
  A new Dawn
  God and the Gridiron
  Why These Two Burley Brothers Went on a Spiritual Retreat
  how a marriage can be good even after an affair

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  Faith Works . . . on CCC-TV
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