Tag: love

Connecting Point: July 10, 2022

Posted on July 4, 2022

Who doesn’t love the neighbor who brings our garbage cans in for us when we are working late? Who doesn’t love the neighbor who snow blows our driveway or walkways before we can get to it? Who doesn’t love the Connecting Point: July 10, 2022

Connecting Point: May 15, 2022

Posted on May 9, 2022

Disciple? If I am a disciple, how committed am I to being a disciple of Jesus? Many times we can get caught up in being one of the crowd. Not really listening and living according to the gospel. We float Connecting Point: May 15, 2022

Power in Prayer: April 3, 2022

Posted on April 3, 2022

And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Matthew 6:12 This week’s Intention: The Joy of Forgiveness Suggested Prayer: Dear Father, although we fall so many times You are steadfast in your Love and Mercy. Power in Prayer: April 3, 2022

Power in Prayer: December 5, 2021

Posted on December 5, 2021

“Nothing seems too tiresome or painful when you are working for a Master who pays well; who rewards even a cup of cold water given for love of Him.” St. Dominic Savio Suggested Activity: Do a small kindness to display Power in Prayer: December 5, 2021

Connecting Point: November 28, 2021

Posted on November 22, 2021

As Catholics, we have stepped into the new Liturgical Year A with readings from the Gospel of Luke. This weekend, Jesus has foretold of his second coming and we have lit the first candle on the wreath. Advent has arrived Connecting Point: November 28, 2021

Power in Prayer: November 21, 2021

Posted on November 21, 2021

“The true measure of loving God is to love Him without measure.” St. Bernard of Clairvaux Suggested Prayer/Activity: Meditate on this quote to see if any adjustments need to be made and then ask for God’s aide.

Power in Prayer: November 7, 2021

Posted on November 7, 2021

“Faith and love are like blind man’s guides. They will lead you along a path unknown to you, to the place where God is hidden.” St. John of the Cross Suggested Prayer: St. Anselm Prayer O Lord my God, teach Power in Prayer: November 7, 2021

Connecting Point: July 25, 2021

Posted on July 19, 2021

Although I can never out-love God, I can strive to become the gift of love to others the Lord calls me to be. I must decide to love each and every day despite what the world “does to me.” I Connecting Point: July 25, 2021

Power in Prayer: July 18, 2021

Posted on July 18, 2021

“Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.” Matthew 25:40 Suggested Prayer: Make your prayer an action of mercy and love.

This is what we need to have eternal life

Posted on April 14, 2021

Wednesday in the Second Week of Easter For God so loved the worldGod so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son,so that everyone who believes in him might not perishbut might have eternal life. Fr. Ron reflects on This is what we need to have eternal life

The perfect example of an intimate relationship with God

Posted on March 29, 2021

Monday of Holy Week Fr. Ron dives into today’s gospel by sharing that it’s a woman iwho embodies the love that Jesus commands of all his disciples. The story is the dinner that Jesus had at the home of Mary, The perfect example of an intimate relationship with God

How God’s grace is like the St. Clair river

Posted on March 16, 2021

Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent Fr. Ron reflects on his time as pastor of St. Mary parish in St. Clair and the beauty of the St. Clair River. A river is always moving, always flowing, but never runs How God’s grace is like the St. Clair river

Loving God without being a liar

Posted on January 7, 2021

In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on how during the Christmas season celebrate the incarnation of God’s perfect love for all of us has been made visible. If we say we love God, but hate our brother or sister, we Loving God without being a liar

Loving one another with greater love

Posted on January 6, 2021

Wednesday after Epiphany Beloved, if God so loved us,we also must love one another. No one has ever seen God. Yet, if we love one another, God remains in us,and his love is brought to perfection in us. 1 John 4: 11-12 Loving one another with greater love

Power in Prayer: December 27, 2020

Posted on December 21, 2020

”Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, love is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury. It Power in Prayer: December 27, 2020

Connecting Point: November 15, 2020

Posted on November 9, 2020

During pre-marriage counseling, engaged couples, when discussing their plan for children, sometimes say: “We want to have just one or two children. We do not want to have to spread our love out over many children.” However, these couples have Connecting Point: November 15, 2020

Walking in love with each other

Posted on October 26, 2020

Monday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on the theme of love in the readings. When he meets with couples he tries to determine if they are falling in love or being in Walking in love with each other

How to grow in your ability to love others

Posted on September 17, 2020

Thursday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s gospel, Jesus is at the house of the pharisee, Simon, when A sinful woman enters and washes her feet with his tears, kisses, and places ointment on his feet. Simon How to grow in your ability to love others

What legacy are you preparing to leave?

Posted on September 16, 2020

Wednesday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time Love is the greatest of all spiritual gifts as St. Paul shares in this common reading to the Corinthians. He speaks of love not in terms of feelings but as a way What legacy are you preparing to leave?

What Jesus’ Golden Rule really means

Posted on September 10, 2020

Thursday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time St. Luke tells the second half of Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain, where Jesus commands his followers to love your enemy. Do good to those who hate you, pray for those who What Jesus’ Golden Rule really means

Loving people more than laws

Posted on September 8, 2020

Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Today we thank God for the central role Mary plays in our lives as we celebrate her birth.In today’s gospel, the annunciation of St. Joseph, Jospeh finds himself in predicament between Loving people more than laws

How to shape a healthy mature spiritual life

Posted on August 21, 2020

Daily Homily for Friday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time In today’s Gospel, Jesus is asked what the greatest commandment of the law is, to which we all know the answer. Fr. Ron explains how this love is not How to shape a healthy mature spiritual life

What God has joined, no man can divide

Posted on August 14, 2020

In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reflects on how marriage is permanent and has divine origin; it is God who brings a couple together. Even though some fail, we need to show compassion and not judgement and thank God for the What God has joined, no man can divide

Learning to be a disciple is a continuing journey

Posted on August 7, 2020

Daily Homily for Friday of the 18th Week in Ordinary TimeWe are constantly learning along the way how to be a disciple of Jesus; to share in his suffering.In today’s homily, Fr. Ron reminds us how we are called to Learning to be a disciple is a continuing journey

Daily Homily 6/16/2020

Posted on June 16, 2020

“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute that you may be children of your Heavenly Father.” Fr. Ron reflects on how today’s gospel helps us on our spiritual journey in life which is to be more like God Daily Homily 6/16/2020

Daily Homily for 6/4/2020

Posted on June 4, 2020

Today’s gospel is the familiar story of the scribe asking Jesus about the greatest commandments .Jesus and the scribe are able to demonstrate what it is to be neighbors… to find common belief in God.They go beyond the “us vs Daily Homily for 6/4/2020

Daily Homily for 5/29/2020

Posted on May 29, 2020

Today’s Gospel is the story where Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves him. Fr. Ron reflects on how words of love must be matched with a life of love. READINGSActs 25:13b-21;Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab;Jn 21:15-19

Connecting Point: November 24, 2019

Posted on November 18, 2019

How can I recognize God’s love and give thanks? One of my favorite stories about recognizing Jesus is the “road to Emmaus.” Jesus opens the scriptures and tells the disciples all about the resurrected Christ. They are so excited about Connecting Point: November 24, 2019

Connecting Point: November 3, 2019

Posted on October 28, 2019

Who around me is in need today? “Today salvation has come to this house because this man too is a descendant of Abraham. For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost.” LK 19:9-10 Connecting Point: November 3, 2019

Connecting Point: May 19, 2019

Posted on May 15, 2019

Love one another. God instructs us to “Love one another.” It seems difficult, this act of offering love to all. What does it mean to love one another? Have you ever had a moment in your life when you tried Connecting Point: May 19, 2019

Fr. Ron’s Reflection 5-12-19

Posted on May 7, 2019

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers of our parish, and to those who share motherly love with our young people, such as aunts, teachers, coaches, mentors, counselors, etc. In many ways, a mother’s love is the most challenging of all Fr. Ron’s Reflection 5-12-19

Connecting Point: March 31, 2019

Posted on March 28, 2019

What relationship in my life do I need to unconditionally reconcile? This weekend we find ourselves halfway through the Season of Lent. We began the Season on Ash Wednesday by being marked with ashes. The ashes are, in part, a Connecting Point: March 31, 2019

Connecting Point: February 24, 2019

Posted on February 21, 2019

How can I show love for those that bother me? Today’s Gospel is another well-known passage that contains a motto by which we should live as Christians: …love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who Connecting Point: February 24, 2019

World Marriage Day Blessing

Posted on January 28, 2019

In celebration of World Marriage Day, there will be a blessing for all Married couples at all weekend Masses on February 9 and 10. Bring your spouse to church, celebrate Mass together and be blessed in the beautiful Sacrament you World Marriage Day Blessing

Connecting Point: January 13, 2019

Posted on January 10, 2019

You are a beloved child of God…. And we are, “not because of any righteous deeds we have done but because of his mercy” (Titus 3:5) As this new year begins, perhaps a resolution would be to remember that we Connecting Point: January 13, 2019

Connecting Point: November 11, 2018

Posted on November 8, 2018

Are we naturally creatures of responsive love or are we reactionary creatures of a variety of emotional responses good, bad and ugly? Habitual responses can be difficult to break especially in intense situations. Old habits of responding out of our Connecting Point: November 11, 2018

Connecting Point: November 4, 2018

Posted on November 1, 2018

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. We find this quote in both the first reading and Gospel this Sunday. Jesus quotes the first Connecting Point: November 4, 2018

Connecting Point: October 7, 2018

Posted on October 4, 2018

How can I let go of my selfish desires to support marriage covenants? The Scripture this week allows for reflection on the beauty of the covenant between Adam and Eve and on the Sacrament of marriage. My wife and I Connecting Point: October 7, 2018

Connecting Point: September 23, 2018

Posted on September 21, 2018

This Sunday’s readings involve Jesus telling his disciples how they should receive others. The disciples were arguing about who should be considered first. Then Jesus put a child in their midst and their attitude changed because who would reject a Connecting Point: September 23, 2018

Connecting Point: September 16, 2018

Posted on September 14, 2018

In our Second Reading this weekend, St. James insists that authentic Christian Faith is always accompanied by good works. We are not saved by faith alone. We are not saved by works alone. We are saved by faith and works Connecting Point: September 16, 2018

Connecting Point: May 27, 2018

Posted on May 25, 2018

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 loves us even in moments when we aren’t necessarily “lovable”. ..and yes, even when we Connecting Point: May 27, 2018

Connecting Point: October 29, 2017

Posted on October 27, 2017

Which Commandment is greater? Love your God or love your neighbor? They’re actually more related than you might think. Find out how in Matt’s Connecting Point reflection for this week.

Thoughts on the Transfiguration

Posted on March 13, 2017

We all have desire to be light to others, to be kind, compassionate and gentle. Yet, that desire can often be too easily squelched by moments when we react out of anger, frustration, fear and negativity. Our inherently narcissistic self Thoughts on the Transfiguration

Connecting Point: February 12, 2017

Posted on February 9, 2017

It can be very tempting to share what’s on your mind in the moment. Whether it’s with a friend over coffee, or for the whole world to see on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or even in a text, we want our audience Connecting Point: February 12, 2017

Connecting Point: January 29, 2017

Posted on January 27, 2017

How can I be more generous with my love? We are all loving people God created us with love, in love and for love. Unfortunately, there are times when our humanity gets in the way of sharing that love freely Connecting Point: January 29, 2017

Connecting Point: December 25

Posted on December 22, 2016

Christmas is the joyful celebration that our God is a God who is “Emanuel”, meaning “God With Us”. Beyond the Christmas Season, God will continue to be “with us” every day. One way to help us to continue the spirit Connecting Point: December 25