Connecting Point

Pope Francis has declared 2025 as the “Jubilee Year of Hope.” Hope is at the heart of who we are as a Christian people, and

Palm Sunday begins Holy Week with a striking contrast—Jesus is welcomed into Jerusalem with cheers and palm branches, but by the end of the week,

We all remember the old phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, the truth is that

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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”