Connecting Point

In this week’s Gospel, John the Baptist proclaims “a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.” In our Church, we can seek

How can I find strength to work through my daily anxieties? When I look back over the high & lows of my life, I sometimes wondered why God kept

All of us experience times of darkness.  These dark times are usually the result of the hardships life gives us: the death of a loved one; serious

What can I learn from the changing of the seasons? Seasons remind us that change isn’t bad, especially when we’re prepared for it. Seasons are

Are we naturally creatures of responsive love or are we reactionary creatures of a variety of emotional responses good, bad and ugly? Habitual

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. We find this quote in both

This week in the Gospel we have the story of Bartimaeus the blind man. Bartimaeus was healed by Jesus because of his faith. Before he met Jesus

The school year has begun!  Our families dive into the many different communities; school, athletic, and dance; just to name a few. We will spend

How can I let go of my selfish desires to support marriage covenants? The Scripture this week allows for reflection on the beauty of the covenant

When am I so focused on what I’m doing that I miss the service of others? In our own lives, we get wrapped up in our day-to-day routines,

This Sunday’s readings involve Jesus telling his disciples how they should receive others. The disciples were arguing about who should be

In our Second Reading this weekend, St. James insists that authentic Christian Faith is always accompanied by good works.  We are not saved by faith

When do fear and ignorance cause deafness in me? Fear is the anticipation of the possibility that something unpleasant will occur. Some types are

“How does my instinct to criticize others limit my awareness?” Sometimes the noise of everyday life can blind us to the positive ways many things

Many of us have difficulty dealing with unpleasant situations. We look for ways to avoid confrontations and conflict. In today’s Gospel, and over

Sometimes I pretend not to know the truth or ignore a situation instead of helping. Sometimes when I see an injustice, I look the other way. I think

“How can I give life to a lifeless situation?” Have you ever taken a walk at night with only a flashlight to guide you?  If so, you have

“When have I seen small gifts make a big difference?” Sitting next to a volunteer at a meeting recently, the elderly woman said to me, “I only

“Where is my place to be alone with God?” As I reflected on the Connecting Point this week, I thought instead of reflecting on where my

I’m sorry. We use that expression often in our daily conversations; but asking for forgiveness is sometimes more difficult. There’s an implied