Tag: reflection

Daily Homily for 5/20/20

Posted on May 20, 2020

In the reading for Acts for today, we read, “In God we live, and move, and have our being.” Fr. Ron reflects on how there is way more to God than what we can say or know of God. READINGS:Acts Daily Homily for 5/20/20

Daily Homily for 5/19/20

Posted on May 19, 2020

READINGS:Acts 16:22-34;Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8;Jn 16:5-11

Daily Homily for 5/16/20

Posted on May 16, 2020

We strive not so much to be a person of success as the world defines success, but to be people of value. READINGS:Acts 16:1-10;Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5;Jn 15:18-21

Daily Homily for 5/15/20

Posted on May 15, 2020

Today is the feast day of St. Isidore the farmer, our patron saint. Fr. Ron reflects on the importance being named after Saint Isidore and supporting our farmers. READINGS:Acts 15:22-31;Ps 57:8-9, 10 and 12;Jn 15:12-17

Daily Homily for 5/14/20

Posted on May 14, 2020

Today is the Feast of St. Matthias, the apostle chosen by the Holy Spirit to replace Judas who betrayed Jesus. Fr. Ron reflects on how even if we walk away from the Lord like Judas, we can always return to Daily Homily for 5/14/20

Daily Homily for 5/13/20

Posted on May 13, 2020

Fr. Ron reflects on how our three pillars of community at St. isidore (Connect, Reach, Build) are reflected in the community in today’s Gospel. READINGS:Acts 15:1-6;Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5;Jn 15:1-8

Daily Homily for 5/12/2020

Posted on May 12, 2020

Where do we experience Christ’s peace? Fr. Ron reflects on this question based on today’s readings. READINGS:Acts 14:19-28;Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21;Jn 14:27-31a

Daily Homily for 5/11/2020

Posted on May 11, 2020

Each of us were created for greatness but we all are human. Fr. Ron reflects today on the Holy Spirit dwelling within us to help us continue to be witnesses of resurrection power. READINGS:Acts 14:5-18;Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 15-16;Jn 14:21-26

Daily Homily for 5/9/2020

Posted on May 9, 2020

Many are distraught not being able to receive the Eucharist right now, but Fr. Ron reminds us that the Eucharist gives us the power and strength we need to do the works of Jesus. We, as Christians, are not defined Daily Homily for 5/9/2020

Daily Homily for 5/7/2020

Posted on May 7, 2020

READINGS:Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27;Jn 13:16-20

Daily Homily for 5/6/2020

Posted on May 6, 2020

READINGS:Acts 12:24—13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8;Jn 12:44-50

Daily Homily for 5/5/20

Posted on May 5, 2020

Based on today’s first reading, Fr. Ron reflects on a development in the life of the early Church. READINGS:Acts 11:19-26;Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7;Jn 10:22-30

Daily Homily for 5/4/10

Posted on May 4, 2020

Readings:Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; Ps 43:3-4; Jn 10:11-18

Daily Homily for 5/1/20

Posted on May 1, 2020

READINGS:Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59

Daily Homily for 4/30/20

Posted on April 30, 2020

READINGS:Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51

Daily Homily for 4/29/20

Posted on April 29, 2020

READINGS:Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a; Jn 6:35-40

Daily Homily for 4/27/20

Posted on April 27, 2020

READINGS:Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30;Jn 6:22-29

Daily Homily for 4/24/20

Posted on April 24, 2020

READINGS:ACTS 5:34-42PSALM 27:1, 4, 13-14JN 6:1-15

Daily Homily for 4/23/20

Posted on April 23, 2020

READINGSACTS 5:27-33PSALM 34:2 AND 9, 17-18, 19-20JN 3:31-36

Daily Homily for 4/20/20

Posted on April 20, 2020

READINGSACTS 4:23-31PSALM 2:1-3, 4-7A, 7B-9JN 3:1-8

Daily Homily for 4/17/20

Posted on April 17, 2020

READINGS: ACTS 4:1-12PSALM 118:1-2 AND 4, 22-24, 25-27AJN 21:1-14

Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent

Posted on April 1, 2020

READINGS:DN 3:14-20, 91-92, 95DANIEL 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56JN 8:31-42

Friday of the Third Week of Lent

Posted on March 20, 2020

READINGSHosea 14:2-10; Psalm 81; Mark 12:28-34 Today’s Scripture readings can give us much hope during these trying times. They call us to put our trust in a compassionate God, and to grow in the love of God and neighbor. Hosea Friday of the Third Week of Lent

Connecting Point: March 8, 2020

Posted on March 2, 2020

How do I live out the holy life to which God is calling me? “He saved us and called us to a holy life, not according to our works, but according to his own design.” 2 Timothy 1:9 The challenge Connecting Point: March 8, 2020

Connecting Point: February 16, 2020

Posted on February 10, 2020

How can I seek God’s wisdom in daily challenges? We make many decisions throughout the course of our day. Some decisions require more wisdom than others, ranging from how much toothpaste to use, which prospective candidate to hire or what Connecting Point: February 16, 2020

Connecting Point: December 15, 2019

Posted on December 9, 2019

John the Baptist, the messenger, has been sent and he has prepared us for the coming of our Lord. We can feel a sense of rejoicing begin as we move into the 3rd week of Advent. We are moving closer Connecting Point: December 15, 2019

Connecting Point: November 17, 2019

Posted on November 11, 2019

How can my life be a testimony of God’s goodness? You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” Today’s world Connecting Point: November 17, 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

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

Connecting Point: August 4, 2019

Posted on July 31, 2019

How can I use my hard work to glorify God? ‘You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you;and the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?’Thus will it be for all who store up treasure Connecting Point: August 4, 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

Connecting Point: July 21, 2019

Posted on July 17, 2019

How can I choose to be more attentive in the moment? Have you ever been in a situation where you’re in a group having a conversation with friends or family, perhaps at a meal, and someone pulls out their phone? Connecting Point: July 21, 2019

Connecting Point: July 14, 2019

Posted on July 10, 2019

What more can I do to show others mercy? Jesus is tested by a law scholar on how to inherit eternal life. When Jesus asks him what the law says, he repeats what was written. Jesus responds that he is Connecting Point: July 14, 2019

Connecting Point: July 7, 2019

Posted on July 3, 2019

How do I find the trust to take a risk? In today’s Gospel, Jesus sends the seventy disciples to continue his work of “casting out demons.” In this context, ‘demons’ are any force that destroys humanity and subverts God’s plan Connecting Point: July 7, 2019

Fr. Ron’s Reflection 6/30/2019

Posted on June 26, 2019

We thank everyone who helped to make Strawberry Festival 2019 a huge success. When it was announced at my former parish that I would be coming to St. Isidore, many of the parishioners of that parish told me of the Fr. Ron’s Reflection 6/30/2019

Connecting Point: June 23, 2019

Posted on June 19, 2019

How can I do more with what little I have? Today we hear the well-known story of Jesus feeding the multitude gathered before him with only five loaves and two fish. When Jesus told the disciples to feed the crowd, Connecting Point: June 23, 2019

Fr. Matt’s Matters 6/23/19

Posted on June 18, 2019

A CORPUS CHRISTI STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL? Yes folks, simultaneously this weekend, we have the yearly Liturgy of the Feast of Corpus Christi as well as the annual Strawberry Festival. What do these celebrations have to do with each other, other than Fr. Matt’s Matters 6/23/19

Fr. Ron’s Reflection 6/16/19

Posted on June 11, 2019

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Trinity, one of the few doctrinal feasts on the Church calendar. As Chris Kozlowski’s reflection on this week’s Connecting Point makes clear, the concept of the Trinity is a mystery and hard Fr. Ron’s Reflection 6/16/19

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

Fr. Ron’s Reflection 6/9/19

Posted on June 3, 2019

Today’s Feast of Pentecost brings the Easter Season to a close. The high points of our Easter celebration were the Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist of our four neophytes and four candidates for Full Communion with the Church at the Fr. Ron’s Reflection 6/9/19

Fr. Ron’s Reflection 6/2/19

Posted on May 29, 2019

Today (June 2) the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. In the past, the Ascension of the Lord was celebrated on Ascension Thursday, forty days after Easter. With the liturgical renewal following the Second Vatican Council, Fr. Ron’s Reflection 6/2/19

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

Fr. Ron’s Reflection 4-21/19

Posted on April 17, 2019

“HE LORD IS RISEN!” “HE IS RISEN INDEED!” This is the traditional joyful greeting Christians share with each other on this Easter Day, celebrating the very heart of our faith. Through his death and resurrection, Jesus has conquered sin and Fr. Ron’s Reflection 4-21/19

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

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

Advent Series Reflections: Part 2

Posted on December 9, 2018

If you missed the first video, you can view it here. Isn’t it funny how we can still find time for the things that we want to do, yet often find excuses as to why can’t make room for extra Advent Series Reflections: Part 2

Connecting Point: September 2, 2018

Posted on August 30, 2018

“How does my instinct to criticize others limit my awareness?” Sometimes the noise of everyday life can blind us to the positive ways many things are changing around us. It’s easier to want to criticize when we see something new Connecting Point: September 2, 2018

Connecting Point: August 19, 2018

Posted on August 16, 2018

Sometimes I pretend not to know the truth or ignore a situation instead of helping. Sometimes when I see an injustice, I look the other way. I think most can admit that we have done this at some point, right? Connecting Point: August 19, 2018

Connecting Point: September 17, 2017

Posted on September 17, 2017

Forgiveness can be an uncomfortable challenge. Jesus tells this story after Peter proposes an extravagant limit of forgiveness. He uses the biblical number of perfection, “seven times”. Jesus changes seven to seventy-seven indicating infinity and challenging us to even surpass Connecting Point: September 17, 2017

Connecting Point: March 5, 2017

Posted on March 4, 2017

This week, I decided to do my Connecting Point reflection on video. Go ahead, watch it!