Author: Fr. Chris Talbot

As Deacon Rick and I were traveling to Mackinac Island for the Knights of Columbus State Convention, I remembered I hadn’t yet written this

Right before Easter, I received a surprise call from the archbishop’s secretary letting me know that the archbishop wanted to meet with me. 

In the Gospel this week, Thomas does not believe the other Apostles’ proclamation of the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus. We tend to put the blame

We often think of Epiphany cosmically, with the three kings following a star, but Epiphany can also serve as an opportunity to think relationally

Sixteen winters ago, my first at St. Francis – St. Maximilian, our Director of Religious Education, Germaine, came to me in the sacristy with a

Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers or sisters of mine, you did for me Mt 25:31-46 This Sunday, we culminate the

In order to answer the question What have I done with the gifts that have been entrusted to me?, we first have to identify what those gifts are.

Now I’m certainly not saying these are more important than God’s 10 Commandments. However, I came across these beautiful words that I wanted to

Come to me, all you who labor and are burdenedand I will give you rest. The Gospel seems clear that Jesus wants us to come to him with our burdens.

Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give. Matthew 10:8 As I began preparing this week’s connecting point reflection, frankly I