Tag: prayer

Power in Prayer

Posted on October 2, 2020

Please join your fellow church members from the comfort of your home, workplace, etc., in spending 10 minutes in prayer each Wednesday anytime during the day or evening. Enlist your family, a friend, or do this on your own. Dedicate Power in Prayer

Connecting Point: October 4, 2020

Posted on September 28, 2020

It’s hard not to feel anxious right now given the state of the world. It can be anxiety about the health of loved ones, the status of our jobs, the political climate, racial tensions, virtual and in-person schooling, and so Connecting Point: October 4, 2020

Power in Prayer

Posted on September 9, 2020

Please join your fellow church members from the comfort of your home, workplace, etc. in spending 10 minutes in prayer each Wednesday anytime during the day or evening. Enlist your family, a friend, or do this on your own. Dedicate Power in Prayer

Connecting Point: March 1, 2020

Posted on February 24, 2020

How will I resist even the smallest temptations this Lent? In the Gospel today, Jesus is alone in the desert and shows complete obedience to his Father’s will. Jesus tells the devil “You shall not put the Lord, your God, Connecting Point: March 1, 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: October 20, 2019

Posted on October 15, 2019

How can I find the strength to pray even when I’m burned out? Like most people, I work hard to meet deadlines, fulfill obligations, and spend time with family & friends, but it always feels as though there is just Connecting Point: October 20, 2019

Connecting Point: October 13, 2019

Posted on October 7, 2019

How can I give thanks when God answers my prayer? In today’s reading Jesus comes across ten lepers who cry out asking for the Lord to have pity on them. After following Jesus’ instructions, the ten lepers are cured but Connecting Point: October 13, 2019

Connecting Point: October 6, 2019

Posted on September 30, 2019

How can I trust that God hears me when I pray? Habakkuk, in the first reading, is in great anguish crying for the Lord to respond for help. It seems like God is ignoring suffering and violence in this world, Connecting Point: October 6, 2019

Connecting Point: September 22, 2019

Posted on September 16, 2019

How does prayer guide me to do the right thing? We learn to pray at certain moments by hearing the Word of the Lord and sharing in his Paschal mystery, but his Spirit is offered us at all times, in Connecting Point: September 22, 2019

Altar Society Day of Reflection

Posted on August 26, 2019

All are welcome for this Day of Reflection! The St. Isidore Altar Society is sponsoring a Day of Reflection, offered at the Capuchin Retreat house in Washington, MI. The retreat runs from 9:00 am till 2:00 pm – Registration at Altar Society Day of Reflection

Parish Mission

Posted on August 22, 2019

What Does it Mean to be Catholic Today? During these challenging times, we can all benefit from reminders and inspiration to stay strong in the beauty and richness of our Catholic Faith. Join us for a three-night mission event presented Parish Mission

Connecting Point: August 11, 2019

Posted on August 7, 2019

How do I find the courage to live my faith? Music; especially prayerful, powerful sacred music. Life can be frightening with all the bad stuff happening around us, but we must not give up the good fight of faith, because Connecting Point: August 11, 2019

Connecting Point: July 28, 2019

Posted on July 24, 2019

What impact does prayer have on my daily life? “For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy.” St. Connecting Point: July 28, 2019

K of C Rosary

Posted on June 11, 2019

The Knights of Columbus invites all members of the St. Isidore Catholic Community, together in a spiritual activity, to promote devotion to the Blessed Mother. Please join with us to recite the Rosary on Saturday, December 28 at 3:45PM.

Connecting Point: June 9, 2019

Posted on June 6, 2019

“I have told you this while I am with you. The Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.” JOHN 14: 25, 26 Connecting Point: June 9, 2019

Connecting Point: April 14, 2019

Posted on April 10, 2019

How can I commit myself to Jesus to honor his sacrifice this week? There are several opportunities for you to honor all Christ has done for us this week. Sacred Triduum includes three liturgies that offer opportunities for you to Connecting Point: April 14, 2019

Into the Desert Concert

Posted on March 5, 2019

March 15, 2019 at 7:00 PM Join us for an inspirational presentation of Lenten prayer, music, and reflection.

Stations of the Cross

Posted on March 5, 2019

Join us every Friday for Stations of the Cross at alternating times of 3:30 & 7:00 PM. March 8 @ 7:00 PM March 15 @ 3:30 PM March 22 @ 7:00 PM March 29 @ 3:30 PM April 5 @ Stations of the Cross

Connecting Point: March 3, 2019

Posted on February 28, 2019

When has my focus on the shortcomings of others blinded me to my own? This is a difficult question to answer. If we are truly blind to our own shortcomings, how can we even answer it? Unfortunately, our realization of Connecting Point: March 3, 2019

Connecting Point: February 17, 2019

Posted on February 14, 2019

How do I recognize God’s blessings in times of need? This week’s readings are full of Jesus’ teachings about the many gifts and blessings He has given to each of us. We have food, shelter and the clothes on our Connecting Point: February 17, 2019

Connecting Point: December 30, 2018

Posted on December 29, 2018

Most families manage well in times of anxiety and stress. Daily expressions of love can overcome most anything. The first place people go when under some stress is to prayer. I don’t mean structured prayer (the rosary, for example) but Connecting Point: December 30, 2018

Receive my healing love

Posted on December 17, 2018

North Macomb Vicariate Healing Service with Fr. Patrick Gonyeau at St. Isidore, Friday, January 11 // 6:30PM. Amidst these days of abundant grace in the Church of Detroit, the Lord is pouring out His Spirit in amazing ways, healing included! Come Receive my healing love

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

Connecting Point: February 18, 2018

Posted on February 16, 2018

My friends who run marathons take their physical fitness seriously throughout the year. They incorporate physical exercise routines and healthy eating into their daily lives. However, as a marathon draws near, they step things up a notch. In order to Connecting Point: February 18, 2018

Connecting Point: April 9, 2017

Posted on April 7, 2017

Why should we make time to join the Community in prayer? Many of us have heard a friend or relative say, “I don’t go to church much anymore because I don’t get much out of it and I can pray alone.” Connecting Point: April 9, 2017

Posted on March 16, 2017

For the next three Sundays of Lent, the Church throughout the world will pray the “Scrutinies” for hundreds of thousands of catechumens; individuals preparing for the Easter sacraments. In this ancient prayer, we include a

Connecting Point: October 16

Posted on October 14, 2016

What keeps me praying when I think God doesn’t hear me?

Connecting Point: October 2

Posted on September 28, 2016