Tag: connecting point

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus sends the disciples to continue his mission, preaching repentance and healing the sick. This mission has now

“Hard of face and obstinate of heart are they to whom I am sending you. But you shall say to them: Thus says the Lord GOD!” (Ez

What in your life do you still wish Jesus would heal? This question strikes at the center of our human nature, touching on the vulnerabilities and

Life is often described as a series of storms, each varying in duration and intensity. Trusting Jesus amidst these storms can sometimes feel

Who you are today is the result of the many people who have shaped you—parents, friends, mentors, etc. While these countless individuals have

Although obstacles are simply a part of life, we have become a society that needs instant gratification. We find waiting for anything to be

As Deacon Rick and I were traveling to Mackinac Island for the Knights of Columbus State Convention, I remembered I hadn’t yet written this

Throughout the scriptures, God chooses people to be his own (Noah, Abraham, and David, to name a few), as well as nations (the people of Israel, for

This Sunday’s feast of Pentecost brings our Easter season to a close. Some refer to the Easter Season as the “Season of the Holy

The Ascension marked a major decision point in the lives of Christ’s Disciples. As Jesus was taken up into heaven, they had to decide to face

We have all experienced times when cutting back on things we wanted became necessary to meet the family’s needs, especially today, as the cost

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus compares himself to a vine and his followers to branches, emphasizing that, just as branches can only bear fruit if

Good Shepherd Sunday is when we honor Jesus as the Good Shepherd who cares for and guides us. From this perspective, let’s look at when we are

Did you know we are a part of the saving sacrificial gift for the world? The gifts we bring to the altar are not the only gifts! When we come

In the Gospel this week, Thomas does not believe the other Apostles’ proclamation of the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus. We tend to put the blame

It is Easter morning. Do you believe? Are you rejoicing? How are you announcing the Good News? We are the disciples of Jesus. We are the spiritual

This weekend, the scriptures are filled with urgencies and the importance of proclaiming God’s love. The first reading declares, “The Lord GOD

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus announces his approaching death and says, “…unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it

How many times have we found ourselves bargaining with God? Bargaining is a natural emotional response and instinct in our culture. As consumers, we

The first words we hear this Sunday in the Liturgy of the Word are “God put Abraham to the test.” This week’s Connecting Point and Lent, in