How will I resist even the smallest temptations this Lent? In the Gospel today, Jesus is alone in the desert and shows complete obedience to
Connecting Point
Who do I need to pray for and love? In the Gospel, from Matthew’s Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us how we are to respond when people are
How can I seek God’s wisdom in daily challenges? We make many decisions throughout the course of our day. Some decisions require more wisdom
When have I witnessed Christ’s light shining through someone? “You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.”
How can my light guide others toward Christ? In today’s first reading the Prophet Malachi tells us that God says, “I am sending my messenger to
How can I be a light to foster unity in a divided world? In the first and second readings this weekend there are two themes that jump out to me. In
How can I make the Lord known to others? Last week we celebrated the Baptism of the Lord. It is an important time when Jesus begins his
What parts of my life are pleasing to God? “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” Matthew 3:17 In Jesus, the Son of God, we
How can I welcome neighbors and friends who do not share our faith? “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul,
How can my family help others? “And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the
Having heard the angels sing, having followed the shepherds to the manger; having gathered with our faith community to celebrate that most
Where is God calling me to greater trust? Trust can be a very difficult thing, especially when we have been betrayed by someone close to us.
John the Baptist, the messenger, has been sent and he has prepared us for the coming of our Lord. We can feel a sense of rejoicing begin as we move
What obstacles are keeping me from being welcoming to all? I don’t think there is anyone who would say that they aren’t welcoming. Whether
What am I hiding that I don’t want others to see? This week’s connecting point is for the first Sunday in Advent. It is a time of reminding
How can I recognize God’s love and give thanks? One of my favorite stories about recognizing Jesus is the “road to Emmaus.” Jesus opens the
How can my life be a testimony of God’s goodness? You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed.
How do I remain faithful through the trials I believe that it is our dreams which give meaning to our lives. Our dreams move us and sustain us
Who around me is in need today? “Today salvation has come to this house because this man too is a descendant of Abraham. For the Son of Man has
We can all be arrogant, so how can I cast mine off? Arrogance can be defined as “unpleasantly behaving as if you are more important than, or know