5 Things Not to Do on Memorial Day Published on May 21, 2025 Memorial Day—originally called Decoration Day—was established after the Civil War as a time to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers and to keep
Connecting Point: May 11, 2025 Published on May 5, 2025 In the second reading this Sunday, St. John invites us to gaze upon this beautiful image: “I, John, had a vision of a great multitude, which no
Connecting Point: April 20, 2025 Published on April 14, 2025 Pope Francis has declared 2025 as the “Jubilee Year of Hope.” Hope is at the heart of who we are as a Christian people, and
4 Spiritual Benefits of Fasting Published on March 28, 2025 As we continue on our Lenten journey I would like to look at some of the spiritual benefits of fasting. Fasting is a discipline in every major
Connecting Point: February 23, 2025 Published on February 17, 2025 Let’s admit it: we all have people in our lives we do not like. And there are people who don’t like us. “Liking” is an
6 Quotes to Mark the Jubilee Year of Hope Published on January 24, 2025 Every twenty-five years, the Church celebrates a Jubilee Year. The year 2025 marks such a celebration, honoring the 2025th anniversary of Jesus’
Connecting Point: January 12, 2024 Published on January 6, 2025 When St. Isidore parishioner Kurt Klein created the sculpture that graces the baptismal pool in St. Isidore Church, he wanted it to be unique. He
Connecting Point: November 24, 2024 Published on November 18, 2024 In this Sunday’s Gospel, while on trial before Pontius Pilate, Jesus acknowledges that he is a king—but that his kingdom is “not of this
A Prayer for Veterans Day Published on November 7, 2024 As we observe Veterans Day, we take a moment to honor the bravery and sacrifices of those who have served in the armed forces. Their courage and
Connecting Point: September 22, 2024 Published on September 16, 2024 As one of the world’s greatest lovers of White Castles, I can vouch for the truth of their current slogan: “The Crave is a Powerful