Tag: love

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