Connecting Point: March 30, 2025 Published on March 24, 2025 As we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Lent, we hear the Parable of the Prodigal Son—a story about the relationship between a father and his two
Connecting Point: March 22, 2025 Published on March 17, 2025 Nowadays, parents are beyond busy; I hear it from them every day. I also listen to retirees tell me they are so busy that they couldn’t fit a job
Connecting Point: March 9, 2025 Published on March 3, 2025 “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans
Connecting Point: March 2, 2025 Published on February 24, 2025 In the Gospel, Jesus reminds us, “From the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.” This powerful truth challenges us to consider how our words
Connecting Point: February 23, 2025 Published on February 17, 2025 Let’s admit it: We all have people in our lives whom we do not like, and there are people who don’t like us. “Liking” is an
Connecting Point: February 16, 2025 Published on February 10, 2025 It’s easy to say, “I’m blessed.” We say it when things are going well—when life feels stable, our needs are met, and we’re surrounded by
Connecting Point: February 9, 2025 Published on February 3, 2025 Simon Peter’s act of trust in Jesus, despite his doubts, teaches us an important lesson about which voices we choose to acknowledge in our own
Connecting Point: February 2, 2025 Published on January 27, 2025 The first thing that came to mind when I read this Connecting Point question was the famous Dunkin’ Donuts advertisement from the 1980s with the
Connecting Point: January 26, 2025 Published on January 20, 2025 My family and I have been involved in the life of a Catholic parish for as long as I can remember. I have an aunt who was an Adrian Dominican sister.
Connecting Point: January 19, 2025 Published on January 13, 2025 This week’s Connecting Point topic reminded me of a story I read about a little girl who stood on a street corner and begged for food and money.
Connecting Point: January 12, 2025 Published on January 6, 2025 When St. Isidore parishioner Kurt Klein created the sculpture that graces the baptismal pool in our church, he wanted it to be unique. He achieved
Connecting Point: January 5, 2025 Published on December 30, 2024 The celebration of the Epiphany highlights a profound revelation: Christ came not only for the Jews but for all people, as shown by the visit of the
Connecting Point: December 29, 2024 Published on December 27, 2024 Family life is full of love and joy, but it can also bring its share of stress. In this Sunday’s Gospel, we get a glimpse into a very human moment
Connecting Point: December 25, 2024 Published on December 22, 2024 I’m sure that many of us have experienced the “magic” of Christmas epitomized by watching a child open a long-desired present, sharing a feast
Connecting Point: December 22, 2024 Published on December 16, 2024 This is a very relevant question for the last week of Advent, which will usher in the incredible feast of Christmas. This Church season calls us to
Connecting Point: December 15, 2024 Published on December 9, 2024 In this Sunday’s readings, those who heard John’s preaching of the Good News were filled with “expectation.” He told them to exercise the
Connecting Point: December 8, 2024 Published on December 2, 2024 Promoting the Gospel is a call for every believer to live out their faith and share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the world. To “give more”
Connecting Point: December 1, 2024 Published on November 25, 2024 Thessalonians 3:12-13: “and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we have for you, so as
Connecting Point: November 24, 2024 Published on November 18, 2024 In this Sunday’s Gospel, while on trial before Pontius Pilate, Jesus acknowledges that he is a king—but that his kingdom is “not of this
Connecting Point: November 17, 2024 Published on November 11, 2024 Without exception, we are all approaching the finish line, whether we will it or not. The inevitability of our limited time is a shared reality. Time