Connecting Point: February 8, 2026 Published on February 2, 2026 In his autobiography, Pope Francis writes about a university student who asked him, “What should I say to my classmates who are atheists or
Connecting Point: December 25, 2025 Published on December 22, 2025 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will” (Luke 2:14). This quote from St. Luke’s Gospel reminds us
The Brightest Feasts of the Church Season Published on December 17, 2025 After nearly four weeks of patiently awaiting it, our Christmas Season begins this Wednesday, December 24. The Christmas Season, which ends on the
3 Ways to Honor the Body of the Deceased at a Funeral Liturgy Published on October 30, 2025 November is a month set aside in the Church to honor and pray for our departed loved ones. One reason I love our Catholic Funeral Liturgy is the way
Connecting Point: September 28, 2025 Published on September 22, 2025 Thus says the Lord, the God of Hosts: Woe to the complacent in Zion” (Amos 6:1a) In the beginning of the first reading this weekend, we read
Autumn Lessons Published on September 12, 2025 As I grow older, autumn, which begins next Monday, has come to be my favorite season of the year. Every religion sees major lessons we can learn from
Summer Reflection: Prayers by the Lake Published on July 17, 2025 In this space last week, Chris Kozlowski reminded us how our summer outings and vacations are times to slow down, be present, and stand in awe and
Connecting Point: July 20, 2025 Published on July 14, 2025 Partly because my mother was the oldest of ten, and partly because our home had a basement large enough for large gatherings, my parents often hosted
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