Connecting Point: May 28, 2017 May 26, 2017 “How can I bring the Word to the community.” The Great Commission should be a part of how we live our lives every day as Catholics.
Connecting Point: May 21, 2017 May 19, 2017 How can I glorify God in the bad times as well as in the good times? Our connecting point for this week is a tall order! Enduring illness or tragedy
Connecting Point: May 14, 2017 Published on May 12, 2017 If we as followers of Christ reflect the Gospel message we reflect his character through the Holy Spirit. “This is how everyone will recognize that
Connecting Point: April 16, 2017 Published on April 15, 2017 The message of Easter is that those who never knew Jesus in the flesh can still have a close, intimate relationship with him. This belief
Connecting Point: April 9, 2017 Published on April 7, 2017 Why should we make time to join the Community in prayer? Many of us have heard a friend or relative say, “I don’t go to church much anymore
Connecting Point: April 2, 2017 March 31, 2017 None of us can live fully without hope. Daily, we encounter people who are lacking in hope. They need an encouraging word, a smile, a listening
Connecting Point: March 26, 2017 Published on March 27, 2017 How often do we enter a dark room and automatically reach for the “light switch”? We take for granted that the lights will come on, but what
Connecting Point: March 5, 2017 Published on March 4, 2017 This week, I decided to do my Connecting Point reflection on video. Go ahead, watch
Connecting Point: February 26, 2017 Published on February 24, 2017 Generosity is not something that we can only consider when we reach that certain benchmark or higher level of income. Providing for others doesn’t
Connecting Point: February 12, 2017 February 9, 2017 It can be very tempting to share what’s on your mind in the moment. Whether it’s with a friend over coffee, or for the whole world to see
Connecting Point: January 29, 2017 January 27, 2017 How can I be more generous with my love? We are all loving people God created us with love, in love and for love. Unfortunately, there are times when
Connecting Point: January 22, 2017 January 20, 2017 St. Paul reminds proclaims in the second reading that the people should be united in Christ when presented with the news that the people are
Connecting Point: January 8 January 6, 2017 Sharing the light of Christ. We’ve all heard that expression and we know that we should be doing that, but often we resist if it means
Connecting Point: January 1 December 29, 2016 As we ring in the new year, we think of ways to better ourselves; set goals; and make pledges. Usually these are to become better versions of
Connecting Point: December 25 Published on December 22, 2016 Christmas is the joyful celebration that our God is a God who is “Emanuel”, meaning “God With Us”. Beyond the Christmas
Connecting Point: November 27 Published on November 24, 2016 As we enter this Advent season, we focus on light coming out of the darkness. We live in a country & world that is more divisive than ever. How
Connecting Point: November 13 Published on November 11, 2016 Our faith is in a future in which the power of Christ will prevail over the forces of evil. How will I my words and actions reflect this hope to
Connecting Point: October 30 Published on October 27, 2016 In St. Luke’s Gospel, “today” is a time of salvation and commitment. In today’s Gospel, Zacheus experiences salvation