Connecting Point

Throughout the scriptures, God chooses people to be his own (Noah, Abraham, and David, to name a few), as well as nations (the people of Israel, for

This Sunday’s feast of Pentecost brings our Easter season to a close. Some refer to the Easter Season as the “Season of the Holy

The Ascension marked a major decision point in the lives of Christ’s Disciples. As Jesus was taken up into heaven, they had to decide to face

We have all experienced times when cutting back on things we wanted became necessary to meet the family’s needs, especially today, as the cost

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus compares himself to a vine and his followers to branches, emphasizing that, just as branches can only bear fruit if

Good Shepherd Sunday is when we honor Jesus as the Good Shepherd who cares for and guides us. From this perspective, let’s look at when we are

Did you know we are a part of the saving sacrificial gift for the world? The gifts we bring to the altar are not the only gifts! When we come

In the Gospel this week, Thomas does not believe the other Apostles’ proclamation of the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus. We tend to put the blame

It is Easter morning. Do you believe? Are you rejoicing? How are you announcing the Good News? We are the disciples of Jesus. We are the spiritual

This weekend, the scriptures are filled with urgencies and the importance of proclaiming God’s love. The first reading declares, “The Lord GOD

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus announces his approaching death and says, “…unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it

Like it or not, we constantly make choices that take us somewhere. It is estimated that the average adult makes upwards of 35,000 remotely conscious

How many times have we found ourselves bargaining with God? Bargaining is a natural emotional response and instinct in our culture. As consumers, we

The first words we hear this Sunday in the Liturgy of the Word are “God put Abraham to the test.” This week’s Connecting Point and Lent, in

It is no coincidence that Lent occurs close to the beginning of Spring. Typically, people engage in spring cleaning by clearing out the garage or

“Brothers and sisters…just as I try to please everyone in every way, not seeking my own benefit but that of the many, that they may be saved. Be

A general description of Gospel living for me is something like “being a light for others and helping them find the light of Christ within

In this Sunday’s Gospel passage, Jesus encounters a man in the synagogue with an unclean spirit that causes him severe suffering. Jesus drives

It’s hard to comprehend how fast time goes by. Can you believe we are already starting the fourth week of January 2024? Some of us will dwell

We all listen to voices every day, from conversations with family and friends to those on the radio, television, social media, and even internal