Tag: connecting point

What do I reach for instead of trusting God? Answering this question caused me to dig deeply into my anxieties, fears, and conflicts.

Fr. Ron once offered a definition of humility that has stayed with me: “Humility is not thinking less of yourself; rather, it is thinking of

If you’re reading this, it’s probably safe to assume you consider yourself a follower of Christ. Even so, most of us would admit we don’t

What purpose has God given me? It’s a question many of us ask at different times in our lives. Sometimes, we imagine that God’s purpose must be

We have all been there: sitting in a room (maybe even in church) when someone stands up and asks for volunteers for a role or a project. Almost

Epiphany reminds us that the star did not simply guide the Magi to a place; it led them to a person—a very special person! Imagine the wonder and

I come from a loud and boisterous family. Whether on Christmas Eve, with gatherings where the laughter and joyous noise grew so loud that the windows

Joseph reveals something essential about faith on this Fourth Sunday of Advent. He is confronted with a confusing and unexpected situation that could

You’ve probably walked into a store in October, seen Christmas decorations on the shelves, and reacted in one of two ways: “Christmas! Already?

In the first reading this Sunday, Isaiah (11:1–10) speaks of God seeing beyond labels and our calling to do the same: “Not by appearance shall he

Happy First Sunday of Advent, and Happy New Year, as well! I love this time of year. It always reminds me of a particular childhood memory: When I

What kingdom am I supporting by my choices? This is an important question that requires deep reflection. When I think about the concept of a kingdom,

The readings for this Sunday remind us that the end of time will one day come. Jesus speaks in the Gospel about wars, disasters, and a world that

This Sunday’s Gospel shows Jesus reacting with righteous anger to injustice and hypocrisy. It’s a scene that has stayed with me since childhood;

All Souls’ Day offers a powerful invitation to pause and reflect, not only on those we’ve loved and lost but also on our views of death itself.

In this Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 17:11–19), Jesus heals ten people with leprosy…but only one comes back to thank Him. It’s easy to label the

When life becomes burdensome or we get burned out, our faith life can also suffer. We may feel the need to throw in the towel and pack it up—and

“Thus says the Lord, the God of Hosts: Woe to the complacent in Zion” (Amos 6:1a). In the beginning of the first reading this weekend, we

This Sunday’s readings invite us to face the question, “What am I willing to do to build a more just world?” The prophet Amos denounces those

While I don’t really consider myself a runner, I do try to get out for a few runs in the spring before the Run the Plank race (which St.