by Pat Griffin, CM | May 31, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian View: The Paraclete Usually when I consider the word “Paraclete,” I think of “advocate” or “intercessor” or “counselor” or some such term. “Paraclete” is, of course, one of the ways in which we often refer to the Holy Spirit. As we approach the...
by Jim Claffey | May 31, 2017 | News, Systemic change
Recently, Ana Maria Escano, our SC coordinator for the Philippines, gave a 2-day seminar at Sacred Heart College in Lucena City, a Daughters of Charity Institution located 4 miles from Manila. The 58 participants of this seminar were the staff of the different...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 30, 2017 | Church, Social, Technology: Issues and Uses
Catholic religious news and spirituality site “Aleteia” asks, “Can Artificial Intelligence Help the New Evangelization?” Aleteia has adopted a technology called chatbot to help people use the resources on their site. It’s fascinating! For...
by Ross Dizon | May 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
The Holy Spirit is the power that equips us for the mission to announce the Gospel. Salvation belongs to those who confess by the power of the Spirit, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe that God raised him from the dead. Confession with our mouth, then, and...
by Minh Trieu, CM | May 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Service is the fundamental attitude that governs the whole of human life. Service belongs to the Holy Spirit, who offers himself a loving union between the Father and the Son, as well as the union of all in God. Service is also a basic choice and a goal to live for...