Tag: Connecting Point

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

Forgiveness is hard because it is something we have to continually do on a daily basis throughout our lives. It is like having to drink enough water

“Temptation.” In today’s society, that word gets thrown around and used in so many ways, most commonly as a synonym for “attraction.” I was

Life is messy, but God doesn’t send hardships our way on purpose. He is simply not like that. Our misunderstanding of the conditions of our lives

In this weekend’s Gospel, Jesus meets a Canaanite woman who begs him to heal her daughter. At first, Jesus explains that his mission is to save

In the scripture this weekend, we’re told about Elijah hearing the voice of God. We also hear about all of the places in which Elijah did not hear

One of my seminary professors began her lecture with this statement and its two questions: “You are Eucharist: Who eats you and whom do you eat?”

It seems like forever ago, but I can recall my initial quest for “treasure.” I was no Indiana Jones, but I thought I had a good treasure map that

This Sunday’s Gospel is the familiar parable of The Sower and the Seed. The seed that falls on the path, on rocky ground, and amid the thorns, is

“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