Points of Light - Blog
Stations of the Cross
Posted by Bob King on 2/08/23
Dear Holy Family,
As we approach Lent, I hope you’ll consider joining us for one or more of our weekly Stations of the Cross. Starting March 1, Jason and I will lead Stations at 6PM each Wednesday during Lent.
The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way ... Read More »
Everyday Evangelization Part 3
Posted by Bob King on 1/20/23
Dear Holy Family,
Last week we looked at what Pope Francis had to say about Catholic evangelization during his first year as pope. While he invited us to bring the joy of our Lord to others, our look was short on specifics. Here, then, is a practical approach our ... Read More »
Everyday Evangelization Part 2
Posted by Bob King on 1/13/23
Dear Holy Family,
Last week we considered what Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had to say about Catholic evangelization. That got me wondering what Pope Francis has said about it. In his first year as pope, our Holy Father wrote, “I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment, to ... Read More »
Everyday Evangelization
Posted by Bob King on 1/09/23
Dear Holy Family,
In his book, Holy Moments, Matthew Kelly showed us how our simple acts can have an amazing effect on others and literally change the world. In this column last week, I cited some of Kelly’s simple, “everyday examples” of such evangelization. That’s right – I used ... Read More »
Holy Moments: Preaching the Gospel
Posted by Bob King on 12/30/22
Dear Holy Family,
Regarding our Christian mission to spread the Good News, there is an old saying that goes, “Preach the Gospel. If necessary, use words.” One of Matthew Kelly’s main points from Holy Moments is about the amazing effects that our Holy Moments can have on others and ... Read More »
Holy Moments Reflection (Fourth Week of Advent)
Posted by Bob King on 12/18/22
Dear Holy Family,
So many thoughts rushed to me as I concluded our reading of Matthew Kelly’s Holy Moments! If that happened for you too, I hope you’ll join those of us who are already conversing on our Holy Family blog, Points of Light. (On our parish website, click ... Read More »
Holy Moments Reflection (Third Week of Advent)
Posted by Bob King on 12/15/22
In my continued reading of Matthew Kelly’s Holy Moments, I was struck by how perfectly timed his message is during this season of Advent. Kelly spends no small amount of pages reminding us how easy it is to succumb to hopelessness in a suffering, secular world. But he also ... Read More »
Holy Moments Reflection (Second Week of Advent)
Posted by Bob King on 12/06/22
Dear Holy Family,
I hope you are enjoying your Advent season reading of Matthew Kelly’s Holy Moments. In my continued reading, the way Matthew describes the impact on our lives that our choices have prompted me to reflect. He urges that we make “easy” choices, ones that are powerful ... Read More »
Holy Moments Reflection (First Week of Advent)
Posted by Bob King on 11/22/22
Dear Holy Family,
I hope you were able to receive a copy of Matthew Kelly’s Holy Moments books following the Masses of November 26/27. Additional free copies can be ordered at HolyMomentsBook.com.
In my early reading of the book, I was struck by Matthew Kelly’s description of what makes ... Read More »
Advent Season Reading: Holy Moments
Posted by Bob King on 11/15/22
Dear Holy Family,
As we process through the period of preparation for the celebration of our Lord at Christmas, I thought it may be helpful to provide a resource to help us reflect together during this special time in the liturgical year. Following the Masses of the first weekend ... Read More »