Connecting Point: September 17, 2023 Published on September 11, 2023 We have all had those days where, while driving along, we are met with trying situations behind the wheel. A few days ago, I was stopped at a light
This is why showing compassion for the marginalized matters Published on September 11, 2023 In destruction, rubble, and sorrow we can find Jesus. Franciscan friar, priest and chaplain to the New Your City Fire Department, Father Mychal
The World Needs You! Published on September 4, 2023 We are taught from a very young age that God loves us, but if this is true, then our lives should be easy, especially if we are a good person and
Connecting Point: July 2, 2023 Published on June 26, 2023 Where do I spend my thoughts, time, talents and treasures? Yep, we can all admit that we have things that we really love… myself included. We look
4 Kinds of Love Published on May 28, 2023 As we hear in one of the Beatles’ songs, “All we need is love, love, love …” As humans, from the moment we are conceived in the womb, we
Connecting Point: May 21, 2023 Published on May 15, 2023 We hear two key lines in the readings that shape our Connecting Point for this week: In the first reading from Acts, the apostles are told they will
Connecting Point: May 14, 2023 Published on May 8, 2023 Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me. And whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and
Connecting Point: April 23, 2023 Published on April 17, 2023 Despite the teachings of Jesus and the creed we profess, we mostly live our lives worrying about ourselves. What do I want? What’s in it for me? I
Love from the Cross March 28, 2023 On March 17, there was a special bilingual English and Spanish version of Love from the Cross at St. Francis-St. Maximilian. You can see the photos