This is more of a 5 star review of the Lenten retreat sponsored by St Jude's Altar Rosary…read moreSodality-'Fatima-100 years later- Lessons from Mother Mary with applications for today' presented by James Murphy of Vera Cruz Ministries. Jim presented a wonderful and comprehensive timeline of Mary's appearance to the three children in Fatima, Portugal. He then expounded on Our Lady's 4 items of personal consecration :Grace, Penance , Rosary, and Reparation. The talk was entertaining, humorous and profound - we all have a cross to carry ....and to paraphrase Mother Theresa: 'We are not all called to do great things in this life, but we CAN do all things with great love'. Be the best version of yourself..... Be Open to Grace. Say yes to God! Final message from Fatima: God never asked us to be successful; He asks us to be faithful!

South Bend City Church is the definition of The Liturgists Podcast on Safe Churches…read more(http://www.theliturgists.com/.../.../11/24/episode-9-safe-church). I've found a home here. this church is empowerment and grace and the safety net for the spiritually homeless. I have no words to explain my gratitude for this community and its leadership; it truly is a gift. don't hesitate to visit.

From the owner: A community of grace and peace for our city and the worldread more

I found Trinity through Grief Sharring and it has save my life. I try to attend the traditional…read moreservice every Sunday. I have found my home for worship.

From the owner: Trinity Church is a life-giving church in South Bend, IN with two great weekly gatherings,…read moreBible-centered messages, and a kids program your kids will love.

At Notre Dame, the football field is not the only stretch of hallowed ground. Tucked beneath the…read moreshadow of the Golden Dome stands the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, where silence itself feels like a form of prayer. The first glimpse of the steeple feels as though a piece of Europe wandered across the Atlantic and found a home in Indiana. Step through the doors and the world grows quiet. The soaring arches, the endless rows of pews, the stained glass catching the light, the hand-painted frescoes dancing across a midnight-blue ceiling--it is impossible not to look upward. And perhaps that is the point. The great pipe organ stands like a cathedral within the cathedral, a monument to music waiting to awaken the walls. Even the holy water fonts and the worn wooden pews seem to carry the whispers of generations who came searching for hope, gratitude, or simply a moment of peace. I only had a day at Notre Dame and thought I had come for the history and the campus. Then I discovered the Basilica and realized that some of the university's greatest victories are not measured on a scoreboard. They are found in places where faith, art, and human craftsmanship meet. You do not have to be Catholic to be moved here. You only need a heart willing to stand still for a moment and marvel at what people can build when they are trying to touch heaven. Some places impress you. Some places stay with you. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart does both, and I know this is a memory I will carry for the rest of my life. Go Irish, and may every traveler find a place that reminds them to look up.

Basilica of the Sacred Heart is one of the first places I visited when I arrived on campus with my…read moredaughter. Naturally we were in awe of the beautiful architecture. This is a hard review to write because I'm not one to be moved spiritually by ornate churches. The architecture, art and statues are so beautiful to admire. I looked at my surroundings in amazement that this Basilica was in the midst of a college campus. I enjoyed my visit but since my daughter was giving me my initial campus tour my main memory is being excited to get to the campus bookstore. I wanted souvenirs my first visit. I sincerely don't remember returning to church my other campus visits. One time was enough. Five Stars rating so not to diminish the importance and value of seeing the Basilica.

Reverent Holy, Solemn Mass, young and old alike giving glory and praise to God…read more Excellent sermons, serious, but with humor, Crying babies welcome in Church, not in a cry room. Wonderful to see two year olds who know how to genuflect, cross themselves and recognize Jesus, Mary and Joseph. No shorts, no flip flops, no undergarment straps showing. Modest dress, men and boys in suits and ties. The choir has got to be the best in the area!! Beautiful angelic voices...

Constructed in 1862 as a hops barn, this establishment was converted into a church in 1876. Then…read morere-sold in 1915 to a local farmer, the livestock barn existed on the site from 1915 to 1998 before it was purchased by members of the Pokagon United Methodist. Rev. George Bennard was visiting the area to take part in a series of revivals, and his famous hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" was first publicly performed in 1913. The hymn did not make Rev. Bernard rich. However, he sold the rights to the Rodeheaver Company of Winona Lake, Indiana, for $500, and the copyright was renewed years later for $5,000. The Old Rugged Cross Church is located on Vermont St. in Pokagon, about halfway between Dowagiac and Niles, where my partner's sister and I stopped off the beaten path before heading to Shipshewana.

My husband and I found out about this church by accident! We were simply searching for things to…read moredo in Niles, Michigan. We were determined to find something to do close to dark and finally found this on the Internet. The hymn, The Old Rugged Cross, was first performed in this church many years ago. The hymn is near and dear to our hearts because our grandparents used to enjoy singing this song and my husband has enjoyed playing it on the piano for our children. We decided to check it out! The outside of the church is stunning! We were not able to view the inside but if we ever make it back to this area of the country we will certainly stop to see it! You should do the same especially if you enjoy this old hymn!

I love this church. The people are so welcoming and they love Jesus! I've been attending for nearly…read more3 years now and I love being apart of such a wonderful family. I always know what to expect! Kind people and friends greeting me at the door, beautiful and engaging worship, a thoughtful and encouraging message, and a great atmosphere that I get connect with God in.

The music was good but I was disappointed in the message. It was my first time there and the whole…read moremessage was about God's intolerance. Never in my life have I heard a church spread this message. Won't be going back because it's clear we don't believe in the same God.