Connecting Point: September 6, 2026 Published on September 1, 2026 One of the greatest things about Catholic life is living as a baptized member of Christ’s body. When we go to Mass, we experience this unity, most
The Songs We Carry Published on August 28, 2026 Like so many of us, I am pretty darn busy, so my time is precious. Also, I really dislike “wasting” time, to the point that, even when watching
Connecting Point: August 9, 2026 Published on August 3, 2026 Without taking a survey, I’d venture to say most Catholics would agree that distraction is their greatest hurdle in prayer. Staying
Smells Like Summer Published on July 17, 2026 Do you have any “memory scents?” If you are like me, these are the smells that instantly take you back to childhood, or a specific place and
Connecting Point: July 12, 2026 Published on July 6, 2026 I’ve spent most of my adult life working in parish ministry, and boy-oh-boy have I seen things! From “Negative Nellies” and “Juridical
Do you feel like you are spinning your wheels? Published on June 4, 2026 The recent Grand Prix race in Detroit got me thinking about that feeling. However I imagine it, the feeling is the same: a loss of control,
Connecting Point: May 31, 2026 Published on May 25, 2026 True story: Early in my ministry, when my girls were young, I left work long enough to drop in for dinner with my family, knowing that I had to be
You Are Not Alone Published on April 16, 2026 I recently stumbled across a concept of the faith that caused me to ask, “Why haven’t I heard about this before?!” Based on foundational
Connecting Point: April 12, 2026 Published on April 6, 2026 The readings of Easter Season are my favorite. In them, every year, we are given a glimpse of the disciples’ reactions to Jesus’ resurrection and
Connecting Point: March 8, 2026 Published on March 2, 2026 When I was a child, I can remember doubting that I’d get the Christmas present I longed for. Later, my doubts were likely focused on desired test