Tag: connecting point

“How does my instinct to criticize others limit my awareness?” Sometimes the noise of everyday life can blind us to the positive ways many things

Many of us have difficulty dealing with unpleasant situations. We look for ways to avoid confrontations and conflict. In today’s Gospel, and over

Sometimes I pretend not to know the truth or ignore a situation instead of helping. Sometimes when I see an injustice, I look the other way. I think

“How can I give life to a lifeless situation?” Have you ever taken a walk at night with only a flashlight to guide you?  If so, you have

We live in a country that values achievement and success. In trying to be successful sometimes, our weaknesses come out and expose us to the world.

Today the Church celebrates the Nativity of John the Baptist, whom Jesus himself called “the greatest man born of a woman.” (Matthew

In what small ways can I honor a father? Our parents play a very special role in our lives.  Often times, they are the people who teach us right

Fortunately, I grew up in a Catholic household nurtured and knowing from my earliest memories that God loves us very much and very perfectly.  He

There is so much awesome power in the Holy Spirit! And on Pentecost, the birthday of the Church, we celebrate that power. Power, at its simplest, is

How can I grow in confidence to support others who need to know God? In order for us to “bear fruit” and be his disciples, we must support others

“How do I let go of self-center ways to become the best version of myself?” Feelings come and go. Human emotions can sometime control you;

How can I reach out to people I normally avoid? The major issue is that we avoid people at all.  Jesus ate with tax collectors, accepted water and

In this past Sunday’s Gospel, we hear about Jesus’ authority. Jesus is in the temple preaching, teaching, and driving out demons. He is

“Be not afraid!” are the very first words with which the angel greets the lowly shepherds as they keep watch over the sheep in the dead

The beginning of a new year is often a time when we take a close look at ourselves, assess our relationships, our physical well-being, and other

Wisdom is a gift God has granted to all of us. We search for God in our lives even though we may not always have a clear idea of what his plan is for

Which Commandment is greater? Love your God or love your neighbor? They’re actually more related than you might think. Find out how in

Our first reading this weekend gives us the Church’s answer to the Gospel’s question about what belongs to God and what belongs to Caesar. All

Forgiveness can be an uncomfortable challenge. Jesus tells this story after Peter proposes an extravagant limit of forgiveness. He uses the biblical

Asking for forgiveness is not easy, but find out what is even a greater challenge. Matt explains in his reflection of this week’s Connecting