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
Connecting Point
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
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
“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
And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them,until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. Quite a few years
Celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family this Christmas season is an excellent time to reflect on what makes a Christian family truly special. While
Quite often, greatness and light emerge from the most unexpected places. This is an inspiring message for our Christmas celebration. One would expect
What is blocking me from listening to God’s call? One could logically argue that it is technically impossible to answer this question.