Tag: peace

Connecting Point: July 3, 2022

Posted on June 27, 2022

The Lord sends us on mission by our baptism. The mission is proclaiming to others about the Kingdom of God. It will not be an easy task as Jesus mentions in the Gospel, he is sending his disciples out like Connecting Point: July 3, 2022

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

Connecting Point: September 19, 2021

Posted on September 13, 2021

Jesus makes time to spend alone with his disciples, so he can prepare them for what is to come. The band of disciples heard him but did not understand. They went about discussing who among them was greater. It is Connecting Point: September 19, 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

Connecting Point: June 20, 2021

Posted on June 14, 2021

What can a storm reveal about my faith? I remember August 3, 2014 like it was yesterday. It was the day my Nana passed away. I knew her earthly time was coming to an end, but it didn’t make things Connecting Point: June 20, 2021

This is how to face difficult times

Posted on May 4, 2021

Tuesday in the Fifth Week of Easter Fr. Ron reflects his experiences going to visit someone undergoing a difficult time in their life such as being critically ill. While he goes often to console them, they are often at so This is how to face difficult times

Power in Prayer: December 6, 2020

Posted on December 16, 2020

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.” Matthew 5:9 Suggested prayer: Peace Rosary. Make a sign of the cross then recite the Apostles Creed. Then an Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be (7 times Power in Prayer: December 6, 2020

How can you bring peace on earth?

Posted on November 19, 2020

Thursday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time Fr. Ron shares one of his favorite hymns… Let There Be Peace on Earth and how it relates to today’s gospel where Jesus weeps over Jerusalem over seeing its future destruction. He How can you bring peace on earth?

Daily Homily 6/15/2020

Posted on June 15, 2020

In today’s homily, Fr. Ron talks about how to combat violence with nonviolence based on today’s scripture. 1 Kgs 21:1-16;Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-6a, 6b-7;Mt 5:38-42

Daily Homily 6/5/20

Posted on June 5, 2020

“Great peace have they who love their law.” -Psalm 119 When we have that right love and respect, we can come together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. READINGS2 TM 3:10-17;Ps 119:157, 160, 161, 165, 166, 168;Mk 12:35-37

Connecting Point: April 19, 2020

Posted on April 13, 2020

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 announces, “Peace Be with You.” He will say this to them at least twice Connecting Point: April 19, 2020

Mindfulness Meditation

Posted on October 22, 2019

Enrich your spiritual journey by beginning a meditation practice. Mindfulness meditation is about cultivating a present-moment, openhearted, nonjudgmental awareness that can connect us more deeply to ourselves and the Holy Spirit. Each week we will gather to explore the different Mindfulness Meditation

Connecting Point: May 26, 2019

Posted on May 23, 2019

How can I find Christ’s Peace when I am not feeling peaceful? Finding peace has been very difficult for me lately. Most days I am literally one hot mess of middle-aged, emotional, empty-nester, on a change-of-life roller-coaster ride of forever Connecting Point: May 26, 2019

Connecting Point: July 22, 2018

Posted on July 19, 2018

“Where is my place to be alone with God?” As I reflected on the Connecting Point this week, I thought instead of reflecting on where my physical place is to be alone with God, I would share my thoughts through Connecting Point: July 22, 2018