Connecting Point

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

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

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

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”

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

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

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

This Sunday’s readings introduce us to two widows who, despite their poverty, give everything they have to support others. Their actions speak to a

Loving others and loving God are deeply intertwined and at the core of most spiritual teachings. This weekend, we hear Jesus himself declare that the

Going into my junior year of college, I was performing in LA during the summer with a show group and was invited by an agent to relocate there and

There was a time when I was a young mom, and I took cake-decorating classes so I could make wonderful birthday cakes for my family. Fresh from these

Whenever we want to learn a new skill, we must sacrifice. Athletes must take time to practice individually and with teammates to hone their

Christ calls you to honor your commitments more completely by inviting you to reflect his character of faithfulness, integrity, and love in all

The aspect of team leadership that I have always found challenging is bringing different people together to foster collaboration toward a goal. For

As one of the world’s greatest White Castle lovers, I can vouch for the truth of their current slogan: “The Crave is a Powerful

It is getting close to election time. As such, in the near future, I bet many of us are going to have uncomfortable conversations with friends or

In this Sunday’s readings, we are called to examine how we view and treat others, especially those who might be different from us. The second

Our world is busy, noisy, and full of constant communication from people, phones, computers, televisions, and radios—the list is endless. It is

The teachings of Christ are profound goals for our living as disciples. On the heels of the Olympics, I can’t help but equate Jesus’ teachings to

This week’s scripture readings invite us to reflect on wisdom, living lives worthy of our calling, and taking the opportunity to