Tag: connecting point

In this Sunday’s gospel, Jesus sends Peter and the disciples out on a boat while he prays alone. During the night, the boat is caught in a storm

In the First Reading today we hear the message, “All who are thirsty, come to the water!” We love the refreshing water during the hot summer

“How do I distinguish right from wrong?” Every one of us, at some time in our life, was caught “stretching” the truth. As a child, I came

“And you taught your people, by these deeds, that those who are just must be kind.”Wisdom 12:19 From a very early age, our psyche drives

This Sunday’s Gospel is the parable of the farmer who lavishly sows seed everywhere: not only on good soil which will bring forth an abundant

In Paul’s letter to the Romans, he proclaims that “if you live according to the flesh, you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the

Pentecost is a celebration for many reasons: it marks the end of the Easter season, is the birthday of the Church, and reminds us of the power that

Today, as we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension, we recognize the disciple’s confusion as Jesus leaves them for the last time. They are given a

“Always be ready to give an explanationto anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope,but do it with gentleness and reverence,keeping your

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tries to “untrouble” the hearts of his disciples at the Last Supper. Their hearts are troubled as they

This weekend of Easter in our Gospel from Luke we read the jewel mine, a summary story, an encapsulation of the adventure of the Christian life,

How can I share the joy of receiving Christ’s peace? In this reading for the Second Sunday of Easter, Jesus appears to the frightened disciples and

In the Opening Prayer at Mass on Easter Sunday we pray:  “Bestow upon those baptized in (Jesus’) death the power flowing from his

How can I create a path for Christ? This weekend we celebrate Palm Sunday.  The passion narrative is proclaimed, but first we hear a Gospel

This week’s readings (and Connecting Point) continue the theme of transformation. Last week in the gospel, Jesus healed the blind man and

How is the living water of my baptism transforming me today? Water is necessary for life. It is so essential that scientists search for its presence

How do I live out the holy life to which God is calling me? “He saved us and called us to a holy life, not according to our works, but according to

How will I resist even the smallest temptations this Lent?  In the Gospel today, Jesus is alone in the desert and shows complete obedience to

Who do I need to pray for and love? In the Gospel, from Matthew’s Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us how we are to respond when people are

How can I seek God’s wisdom in daily challenges? We make many decisions throughout the course of our day.  Some decisions require more wisdom