Connecting Point: July 7, 2019 Published on July 3, 2019 How do I find the trust to take a risk? In today’s Gospel, Jesus sends the seventy disciples to continue his work of “casting out
Connecting Point: June 30, 2019 Published on June 27, 2019 How can following the Lord lead me to true freedom? When I think of freedom, many ideas and images enter by mind. I think of the brave men
Connecting Point: June 23, 2019 Published on June 19, 2019 How can I do more with what little I have? Today we hear the well-known story of Jesus feeding the multitude gathered before him with only five
Connecting Point: June 16, 2019 Published on June 12, 2019 How does the Trinity shape wisdom, faith and truth in my life? As a lifelong Catholic and a long time employee of the Church, I feel that I should
Connecting Point: June 9, 2019 Published on June 6, 2019 “I have told you this while I am with you. The Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind
Connecting Point: June 2, 2019 Published on May 29, 2019 How do I live as a witness to Christ’s message? My father passed away when I was 16 years old. I was in the tenth grade, frozen with
Connecting Point: May 26, 2019 Published on May 23, 2019 How can I find Christ’s Peace when I am not feeling peaceful? Finding peace has been very difficult for me lately. Most days I am literally
Connecting Point: May 19, 2019 Published on May 15, 2019 Love one another. God instructs us to “Love one another.” It seems difficult, this act of offering love to all. What does it mean to love one
Connecting Point: May 12, 2019 Published on May 9, 2019 How is a good mother like a good shepherd? In recent months two of my nieces, both of whom grew up and received all of their sacraments at St.
Connecting Point: May 5, 2019 Published on May 2, 2019 How can I realize Christ when I’m struggling? Jesus is on the shore off in the distance while the disciples were on the boat fishing all night.
Connecting Point: April 28, 2019 April 25, 2019 I think we all have people in our lives, often including close friends and family, who are just not ready to believe in Christ. We hope that Christ
Connecting Point: April 21, 2019 Published on April 20, 2019 Keep your eyes open to see Christ Today! In John’s account of the Resurrection, we are told that as the Beloved Disciple entered the empty tomb he
Connecting Point: April 14, 2019 Published on April 10, 2019 How can I commit myself to Jesus to honor his sacrifice this week? There are several opportunities for you to honor all Christ has done for us this
Connecting Point: April 7, 2019 Published on April 4, 2019 “How can I show compassion for those I am tempted to condemn?” In today’s society we see people placing judgment and giving condemnation in the
Connecting Point: March 31, 2019 Published on March 28, 2019 What relationship in my life do I need to unconditionally reconcile? This weekend we find ourselves halfway through the Season of Lent. We began
Connecting Point: March 24, 2019 March 21, 2019 What can I do to adjust my attitude and be a more positive influence on others? Be Positive! I remember one of the first cell phones that I ever
Connecting Point: March 24, 2019 Published on March 21, 2019 How can I adjust my attitude to be a more positive influence on others? Be Positive! I remember one of the first cell phones that I ever purchased
Connecting Point: March 17, 2019 Published on March 14, 2019 Where are the dark places in my life that need light? This week’s Gospel reading discusses the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Connecting Point: March 10, 2019 Published on March 7, 2019 How can I block temptations and focus on deeper desires? Where do we look for help to deal with temptations? How do we block out the daily
Connecting Point: March 3, 2019 February 28, 2019 When has my focus on the shortcomings of others blinded me to my own? This is a difficult question to answer. If we are truly blind to our own