My family and I have been involved in the life of a Catholic parish for as long as I can remember. I have an aunt who was an Adrian Dominican sister.
Tag: connecting point
This week’s Connecting Point topic reminded me of a story I read about a little girl who stood on a street corner and begged for food and money.
When St. Isidore parishioner Kurt Klein created the sculpture that graces the baptismal pool in our church, he wanted it to be unique. He achieved
The celebration of the Epiphany highlights a profound revelation: Christ came not only for the Jews but for all people, as shown by the visit of the
Family life is full of love and joy, but it can also bring its share of stress. In this Sunday’s Gospel, we get a glimpse into a very human moment
I’m sure that many of us have experienced the “magic” of Christmas epitomized by watching a child open a long-desired present, sharing a feast
In this Sunday’s readings, those who heard John’s preaching of the Good News were filled with “expectation.” He told them to exercise the
Promoting the Gospel is a call for every believer to live out their faith and share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the world. To “give more”
Thessalonians 3:12-13: “and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we have for you, so as
In this Sunday’s Gospel, while on trial before Pontius Pilate, Jesus acknowledges that he is a king—but that his kingdom is “not of this
Without exception, we are all approaching the finish line, whether we will it or not. The inevitability of our limited time is a shared reality. Time
This Sunday’s readings introduce us to two widows who, despite their poverty, give everything they have to support others. Their actions speak to a
Loving others and loving God are deeply intertwined and at the core of most spiritual teachings. This weekend, we hear Jesus himself declare that the
Going into my junior year of college, I was performing in LA during the summer with a show group and was invited by an agent to relocate there and
There was a time when I was a young mom, and I took cake-decorating classes so I could make wonderful birthday cakes for my family. Fresh from these
Whenever we want to learn a new skill, we must sacrifice. Athletes must take time to practice individually and with teammates to hone their
Christ calls you to honor your commitments more completely by inviting you to reflect his character of faithfulness, integrity, and love in all
The aspect of team leadership that I have always found challenging is bringing different people together to foster collaboration toward a goal. For
It is getting close to election time. As such, in the near future, I bet many of us are going to have uncomfortable conversations with friends or
