Connecting Point

In this week’s Gospel from Luke, the two disciples discuss their encounter with Jesus. Jesus Christ stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with

Differences exist. We are all unique (and probably a little bit strange to others) and we have different viewpoints. However, what brings all of us

It is easy to get caught up in all the bad things we have experienced this past year.  As we celebrate Easter, we are called to rise up and rise

Few would argue that we have been severely shaken in 2020. The Corona virus pandemic has turned lives upside down and inside out all over the world.

How can you and I create a prayer out of our pain? And even more, surrender it to God? We know Jesus surrendered Himself to God for forgiveness of

I think one of the most difficult things to do as a disciple of Christ is to look at ourselves and admit our shortcomings. It’s a second type of

Today’s gospel takes us with Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem. It is here that Jesus sees God’s house turned into a marketplace before the

As followers of Christ, tests of our faith come to challenge us from all around. They come from family members, friends, politicians, community

Besides God and humans, wood and water are big players in our Biblical salvation narratives. Water and trees are most usually our friends.

I have had the honor of meeting many faith-filled people over the years, it is one of the many blessings of being a long tenured Church employee.

While celebrating the sacrament of Reconciliation, sometimes the penitent confesses “being angry with God” as though “being angry with God”

How can we not help but feel anxious in our current environment? We have been living in a pandemic for nearly a year now which has claimed the life

Freshman year of undergrad at O.U., I was planning to major in Communications/Pre-Law curriculum, but God had other plans for me. Although music had

Sometimes you find your inspiration for a homily in the strangest of places. Like the 80’s music on satellite radio. Singing along with Lionel

Today’s readings draw us, as witnesses, into the baptism of Jesus and the promise of God’s kingdom. It is interesting that this gospel is on the

This week’s Gospel from Matthew reveals the birth of the Messiah and the Feast of the Epiphany. The magi have arrived in Jerusalem, and after

Sometimes we treat others in our family with less respect than we know that we should. This could be due to stress and busyness, having a bad day, or

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shown Isaiah 9:1 This verse is the

In the Gospel this weekend, Mary responds with an emphatic “Yes!” when the angel Gabriel alerts her of God’s plan. She was clearly well

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