Connecting Point

Palm Sunday begins Holy Week with a striking contrast—Jesus is welcomed into Jerusalem with cheers and palm branches, but by the end of the week,

We all remember the old phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, the truth is that

As we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Lent, we hear the Parable of the Prodigal Son—a story about the relationship between a father and his two

Nowadays, parents are beyond busy; I hear it from them every day. I also listen to retirees tell me they are so busy that they couldn’t fit a job

One day, I was setting up my new router after cutting ties with cable and diving into the wonderful world of streaming TV. As part of that process, I

“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans

In the Gospel, Jesus reminds us, “From the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.” This powerful truth challenges us to consider how our words

Let’s admit it: We all have people in our lives whom we do not like, and there are people who don’t like us. “Liking” is an

It’s easy to say, “I’m blessed.” We say it when things are going well—when life feels stable, our needs are met, and we’re surrounded by

Simon Peter’s act of trust in Jesus, despite his doubts, teaches us an important lesson about which voices we choose to acknowledge in our own

The first thing that came to mind when I read this Connecting Point question was the famous Dunkin’ Donuts advertisement from the 1980s with the

My family and I have been involved in the life of a Catholic parish for as long as I can remember. I have an aunt who was an Adrian Dominican sister.

This week’s Connecting Point topic reminded me of a story I read about a little girl who stood on a street corner and begged for food and money.

When I was discerning my path into ministry, I spent several hours grumbling and wondering what I should do. During one of many conversations