Week 23
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Marianne Nicholas, Administrative Assistant for the Office of Faith Events reflects on Laudato Si, day 9 at Ninigret Conservation Area.
Week 22
Shawnee Baldwin, story teller and catechist, speaks about Laudato Si- the letter from Pope Francis on the Care for the Earth.
Week 21
Kathy D’Amelio, the new Director of the Office for Safe Environments, talks about St. Joseph.
Week 20
The Hope and Faith Series features, Mary-Jo McLaughlin- Coordinator of Catholic Family Services for the Office of Faith Events, as she speaks about having Gratitude for the simple things in life especially those you take for granted.
Week 19
Liza Roach, Youth and Young Adult Minister for the Diocese of Norwich, talks about how laughter reinvigorates the soul and is an essential element to faith.
Week 18
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Marianne Nicholas, Administrative Assistant to the Office of Faith Events, speaks about how the pandemic is getting people worried about Christmas in July. She calls us to slow down and take time to make a simpler Christmas.
Week 17
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, listen to the statement on racism from the National Catholic Partnership on Disability.
Week 16
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, John Angotti, national Musician and speaker, reminds us that in difficult times, God will provide-so go out in a mission in love and serve one another.
Week 15
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Mary-Jo McLaughlin, speaks about the parable of the weeds and the wheat reminds us that each person is a combination of strong and weak characteristics so focus on the positive attribute.
Week 14
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, take a walk with this short guided meditation to assist you in praying for someone you care about.
Week 13
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Lisa Hendey, Founder of the CatholicMom.com, speaks about returning to Mass after the closure due to the pandemic and experiencing the transformation of the Eucharist..
Week 12
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Liza Roach the Youth and Young Adult Minister in the Office of Faith Events, speaks about adjusting attitudes to a cheerful heart which brings good health.
Week 11
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Andrea Hoisl, the Director of the Office of Faith Events, reflections on the story of the Cracked Pot.
Week 10
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, the Office of Faith Events presents a Musical Reflection. John Angotti provides his song “Hold On” while we ponder God speaking to us during this pandemic.
Week 9
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Andrea Hoisl reads the response to the death of George Flyod from the President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop Jose Gomez.
Week 8
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, the Office of Faith Events presents National Speaker and brand manager of CatholicMom.com, Danielle Bean. Danielle speaks about Mary in the month of May.
Week 7
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Mary-Jo McLaughlin, Coordinator of Catholic Family Services in the Office of Faith Events speaks about taking time to listen to the Lord even during these challenging times.
Week 6
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Marianne Nicholas –Administrative Assistant to the Faith Events, speaks about Hope. The Good News is the where we should turn to read the words of Christ in difficult times
Week 5
This week on Hope and Faith series we are joined by national Youth speaker Mike Patin. Mike ponders during these "stay at home" days, the question and anticipation of "when" can be tough. Maybe the invitation and reminder of "while" is a better word on which to focus.
Week 4
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Andrea Hoisl –Director of the Office of Faith Events, speaks about the Beatitudes in light of the Coronavirus. Andrea reminds us how each of us is fulfilling the call of the Gospel during this difficult Pandemic.
Week 3
This week on Hope and Faith series is joined by national Youth speaker Robert Feduccia. Robert reflects on what God wants us to focus on each day and to have ultimate trust in Him during this Pandemic.
Week 2
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Mary-Jo McLaughlin -Coordinator of Catholic Family Services in the Office of Faith Events, speaks about not despairing but finding our Hope in Jesus. We are not in darkness when Jesus is our light.
Week 1
As the Lenten Series has ended, the Office of Faith Events has decided to continue weekly videos focused on Hope and Faith during the Pandemic. This week, Liza Roach, Youth and Young Adult Minister for the Diocese of Norwich, kicks off the series during Holy Week speaking about the numerous times we hear "Be Not Afraid" in the Bible. She ponders; How does this message apply to our lives in the time of the pandemic?