Connecting Point

We live in a country that values achievement and success. In trying to be successful sometimes, our weaknesses come out and expose us to the world.

Hurt, pain, & suffering, these are things that nobody likes to face. We try to avoid them as part of the human condition but also know that they

Today the Church celebrates the Nativity of John the Baptist, whom Jesus himself called “the greatest man born of a woman.” (Matthew

In what small ways can I honor a father? Our parents play a very special role in our lives.  Often times, they are the people who teach us right

You hear the term a house dived a lot when Michigan and Michigan State play each other and if you have family members that attended both schools

“When I grew up …” is the beginning of many stories among family and friends.  One of my favorite stories of when I grew up was when we came

Fortunately, I grew up in a Catholic household nurtured and knowing from my earliest memories that God loves us very much and very perfectly.  He

There is so much awesome power in the Holy Spirit! And on Pentecost, the birthday of the Church, we celebrate that power. Power, at its simplest, is

Judas betrayed him. Peter denied him. Thomas doubted him. Through all this Jesus still loved them. Jesus showed us how we are given the call to be

How can I grow in confidence to support others who need to know God? In order for us to “bear fruit” and be his disciples, we must support others

This weekend we hear the story of Jesus being made known through the breaking of the bread. Here Jesus was standing in the midst of the same

On Divine Mercy Sunday, we celebrate the boundless mercy of God, who throughout history has forgiven those who have turned away. Jesus preached

In the celebration of Adult Baptism, the person being baptized is immersed under water three times, symbolizing the three days that Christ was in the

“Mr. Rogers Neighborhood” In these troubled times, it is not difficult to encounter someone who is weary.  But do we always see them? The weary

“How do I let go of self-center ways to become the best version of myself?” Feelings come and go. Human emotions can sometime control you;

Jesus could no longer tolerate people taking advantage of others in the temple area, so much so, that he made a whip out of cords and drove them all

How can my living reflect God’s Light? In this Sunday readings, we hear about Christ’s light and how it should reflect on others. Christ’s

My friends who run marathons take their physical fitness seriously throughout the year.  They incorporate physical exercise routines and healthy

How can I reach out to people I normally avoid? The major issue is that we avoid people at all.  Jesus ate with tax collectors, accepted water and

This week we hear another story of Jesus going about preaching and healing. After this particular instance, he goes off to pray. When the apostles