Connecting Point: May 8, 2022 Published on May 2, 2022 My ministry in music and work in planning and preparing liturgy presents a wonderful opportunity by which I can be an instrument of salvation to
Connecting Point: May 1, 2022 Published on April 25, 2022 Jesus reminds us this weekend that he is our helper and guide. No matter how many times we stumble and fall he is there to lift us up again. His
Connecting Point: April 24, 2022 Published on April 19, 2022 Growing up, I’ve always felt like the story of Thomas in this Sunday’s gospel has been conveyed as an example of how not to live: – Thomas
Connecting Point: April 17, 2022 Published on April 11, 2022 Jesus is Risen! Alleluia! He lives. We can run to Him, especially in times of need, and He will be there for us. Today’s Gospel, John’s account
Connecting Point: April 10, 2022 Published on April 4, 2022 As they led him away they took hold of a certain Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country; and after laying the cross on him, they made
Connecting Point: April 3, 2022 Published on March 28, 2022 Have you ever run a 5k, a 10k, a half marathon or even a full marathon? You train for months, modifying your routine, and before you know, it is race
Connecting Point: March 27, 2022 Published on March 22, 2022 Asking for forgiveness can be very difficult. “What if the person I hurt is still very angry with me?” “What if they won’t forgive me?”
Connecting Point: March 20, 2022 Published on March 14, 2022 Beginning this week and for the remainder of Lent, we will read different readings at different Masses. We will read the readings of Year A at the
Connecting Point: March 13, 2022 Published on March 7, 2022 In today’s gospel we learn that while Jesus was praying, “his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white.” Then later in
Connecting Point: March 6, 2022 Published on February 28, 2022 Where or who do we turn to in times we experience a challenge in life? When our faith is shaken, do we turn away from God? When I had to face the
Connecting Point: February 27, 2022 Published on February 21, 2022 I am an introspective person. I like to reflect on moments in my life when I could have and should have done better, so that I can improve my
Connecting Point: February 20, 2022 Published on February 14, 2022 Have you heard this one before: “What are you waiting for, a sign from God?” We’re in the 2nd month of the year 2022. Today is the 20th day
Connecting Point: February 13, 2022 Published on February 7, 2022 I can still see my Dad’s face and hear his voice when he hugged me and said “Congratulations.” It was the Easter Vigil in 2013 and I had just
Connecting Point: February 6, 2022 Published on January 31, 2022 The first step toward Christian discipleship in the Gospel according to Luke is leaving behind fear and placing our trust in the Lord. We see
Connecting Point: January 30, 2022 Published on January 24, 2022 God’s love does not discriminate. Even when we sin and do unloving things, He still loves us and calls us back to himself. The equation of true
Connecting Point: January 23, 2022 Published on January 17, 2022 And so, they came to share the good news with the world… first the twelve Apostles with skills that included gathering and fishing, business
Connecting Point: January 16, 2022 Published on January 10, 2022 In this Sunday’s second reading, St. Paul encourages us to live in the Spirit as members of the Body of Christ using the gifts that the Spirit
Connecting Point: January 9, 2022 Published on January 3, 2022 I remember my first real job very well. I was 14 years old and I was hired at a local pizzeria. My mother dropped me off for work on my first day and
Connecting Point: January 2, 2022 Published on December 27, 2021 The Gospel story of the three Magi holds great significance for us in today’s globalized society. It reminds us that we are one global human
Connecting Point: December 26, 2021 Published on December 26, 2021 The Christmas Season is a wonderful time of year, filled with gatherings with friends and family. Each gathering brings opportunity to converse with