We have all had those days where, while driving along, we are met with trying situations behind the wheel. A few days ago, I was stopped at a light
Author: Deacon Jeff
Reflecting on this week’s Connecting Point, reminded me of a wonderful experience I was able to witness last weekend. I presided over a couple’s
When I was in high school, I joined the wrestling team. I was motivated to do whatever it took to join the varsity team. The only condition was we
Jesus reminds us in this week’s Gospel message that we are the salt of the Earth. As followers of Christ, we cannot be bystanders. We are the
This week’s Connecting Point mentions our vision of heaven and what are we doing to obtain it. First, no matter what vision we have it will
Preparation and planning are important for any trip or endeavor in life. Jesus gives us a stark reminder that we need to make sure we are ready to be
The Lord sends us on mission by our baptism. The mission is proclaiming to others about the Kingdom of God. It will not be an easy task as Jesus
Jesus reminds us this weekend that he is our helper and guide. No matter how many times we stumble and fall he is there to lift us up again. His
Where or who do we turn to in times we experience a challenge in life? When our faith is shaken, do we turn away from God? When I had to face the
The Gospel story of the three Magi holds great significance for us in today’s globalized society. It reminds us that we are one global human
I used to have a wristwatch that kept the most accurate time on earth. It was an atomic watch that never needed to have its time or date set or
Jesus makes time to spend alone with his disciples, so he can prepare them for what is to come. The band of disciples heard him but did not
This week Jesus sends his disciples out two-by-two to spread the good news. When you hear the phrase two-by-two, you might have recalled this line in
Our actions reveal ourselves to each other. How we act arises from our response to external events and how we internally interpret them. Sometimes
As followers of Christ, tests of our faith come to challenge us from all around. They come from family members, friends, politicians, community
The third weekend of Advent is upon us and is known as Gaudete Sunday. It signals the approach of Joy for the Christmas Season, the birth of our
Everyday we are faced with decisions. Some may be easy, like what to eat for dinner or where am I going today? They may cause
Deacon Jeff was ordained a permeant deacon of the Archdiocese of Detroit on October 6th, 2018. He currently work as an insurance
Jesus asks his disciples who do people say that he is. The answer he receives is that many do not know who he truly is. When he
This week’s connecting point Jesus is giving his disciples a pep talk. He knows the journey he is preparing them for is a tough