New Roads Messages

In church we hear the word “sin” used a lot. It’s a heavy concept often associated with judgment, shame, and guilt. Catholics struggle with guilt in a particular way as our tradition has often emphasized following rules over a relationship with God. In this series we explore what sin really is, the difference between guilt and shame, and how God invites us to the joy of repentance: changing our mi...

In church we hear the word “sin” used a lot. It’s a heavy concept often associated with judgment, shame, and guilt. Catholics struggle with guilt in a particular way as our tradition has often emphasized following rules over a relationship with God. In this series we explore what sin really is, the difference between guilt and shame, and how God invites us to the joy of repentance: changing our mi...

In church we hear the word “sin” used a lot. It’s a heavy concept often associated with judgment, shame, and guilt. Catholics struggle with guilt in a particular way as our tradition has often emphasized following rules over a relationship with God. In this series we explore what sin really is, the difference between guilt and shame, and how God invites us to the joy of repentance: changing our mi...

Ash Wednesday 2023 Mass at New Roads Catholic

We live in an era of outrage. Anger is an emotion we all experience, but what do we do with the anger we inevitably experience? In this mini (3-week) series, we explore God’s wisdom on the topic of anger.

We live in an era of outrage. Anger is an emotion we all experience, but what do we do with the anger we inevitably experience? In this mini (3-week) series, we explore God’s wisdom on the topic of anger.

We live in an era of outrage. Anger is an emotion we all experience, but what do we do with the anger we inevitably experience? In this mini (3-week) series, we explore God’s wisdom on the topic of anger.

In a world that's both more connected and more isolating than ever before, we’re often tempted to do life alone, whether because we’re so busy or because relationships feel risky and hard. Deep down, we crave meaningful connection with others because God made us for relationships and community. How do we find and form meaningful relationships to grow into the people God made us to be?

In a world that's both more connected and more isolating than ever before, we’re often tempted to do life alone, whether because we’re so busy or because relationships feel risky and hard. Deep down, we crave meaningful connection with others because God made us for relationships and community. How do we find and form meaningful relationships to grow into the people God made us to be?

In a world that's both more connected and more isolating than ever before, we’re often tempted to do life alone, whether because we’re so busy or because relationships feel risky and hard. Deep down, we crave meaningful connection with others because God made us for relationships and community. How do we find and form meaningful relationships to grow into the people God made us to be?

In a world that's both more connected and more isolating than ever before, we’re often tempted to do life alone, whether because we’re so busy or because relationships feel risky and hard. Deep down, we crave meaningful connection with others because God made us for relationships and community. How do we find and form meaningful relationships to grow into the people God made us to be?

January 1, 2023 Mass at New Roads Catholic Church

Christmas 2022 Mass at New Roads Catholic Church

Hope is a theme of the Advent and Christmas seasons. But what is hope? Is it wishful thinking? Unrealistic optimism? In this series we explore the meaning of Christian hope and who it’s for. (Spoiler alert: it’s for everyone!) Even in times of disappointment, disruption, and distress, there is hope. Jesus brings us hope and in turn, we can be carriers of that hope to the world.

Hope is a theme of the Advent and Christmas seasons. But what is hope? Is it wishful thinking? Unrealistic optimism? In this series we explore the meaning of Christian hope and who it’s for. (Spoiler alert: it’s for everyone!) Even in times of disappointment, disruption, and distress, there is hope. Jesus brings us hope and in turn, we can be carriers of that hope to the world.

Hope is a theme of the Advent and Christmas seasons. But what is hope? Is it wishful thinking? Unrealistic optimism? In this series we explore the meaning of Christian hope and who it’s for. (Spoiler alert: it’s for everyone!) Even in times of disappointment, disruption, and distress, there is hope. Jesus brings us hope and in turn, we can be carriers of that hope to the world.

Hope is a theme of the Advent and Christmas seasons. But what is hope? Is it wishful thinking? Unrealistic optimism? In this series we explore the meaning of Christian hope and who it’s for. (Spoiler alert: it’s for everyone!) Even in times of disappointment, disruption, and distress, there is hope. Jesus brings us hope and in turn, we can be carriers of that hope to the world.

Hope is a theme of the Advent and Christmas seasons. But what is hope? Is it wishful thinking? Unrealistic optimism? In this series we explore the meaning of Christian hope and who it’s for. (Spoiler alert: it’s for everyone!) Even in times of disappointment, disruption, and distress, there is hope. Jesus brings us hope and in turn, we can be carriers of that hope to the world.

We all crave control in our lives--control over our health, our reputation, our kids, and our future. But when we reach for control, we often come up empty-handed. In this series we discover the real power God has given us to exercise influence over ourselves and our lives.

We all crave control in our lives--control over our health, our reputation, our kids, and our future. But when we reach for control, we often come up empty-handed. In this series we discover the real power God has given us to exercise influence over ourselves and our lives.

We all crave control in our lives--control over our health, our reputation, our kids, and our future. But when we reach for control, we often come up empty-handed. In this series we discover the real power God has given us to exercise influence over ourselves and our lives.

We all crave control in our lives--control over our health, our reputation, our kids, and our future. But when we reach for control, we often come up empty-handed. In this series we discover the real power God has given us to exercise influence over ourselves and our lives.

We all crave control in our lives--control over our health, our reputation, our kids, and our future. But when we reach for control, we often come up empty-handed. In this series we discover the real power God has given us to exercise influence over ourselves and our lives.

Many people are exhausted from the pace of life these days. Busyness, hurry, frenzy, and anxiety seem to be the norm all year long. How do we care for our souls in the midst of exhaustion and burnout? In this series we explore God’s wisdom for finding real rest for our weary souls.  

Many people are exhausted from the pace of life these days. Busyness, hurry, frenzy, and anxiety seem to be the norm all year long. How do we care for our souls in the midst of exhaustion and burnout? In this series we explore God’s wisdom for finding real rest for our weary souls.