What Bricklayers can teach us about work… and following Christ
I have learned a lot from bricklayers about the meaning of work! And continue to learn … even about being a follower of Christ.
Paradoxes: Signs of the New Creation
Jesus brings in the new creation. The paradoxes that he lives and teaches let us know what the new creation means. Jesus uses hard sayings and paradoxes to announce the Good News. And there are, in today’s gospel, examples of these hard sayings and paradoxes. For...
Frederic Laporte, the Grandson That Frederic Ozanam Did Not Get To Know
According to the chronicles, the grandson was very much like his grandfather Frederic Ozanam.
Hearing God’s Love (Matthew 10:26-33)
We readily readily recognize the Sacred Heart of Jesus as the symbol of his great love for us. But as we know from the experience of many, this message given is often enough a message not received.
Are All Your Vacation Pictures Perfect?
The perfect picture we took during a family vacation showed more than we expected. The big-as-life billboard we did not notice ruined an otherwise perfect photo. Once back home there was little we could do to edit out what didn’t fit.
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 10
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
A Missionary’s Voice: Do More…
I hope most of us have watched or heard about the 1948 Oscar Award winning Film, “Monsieur Vincent” directed by Maurice Cloche. It is an excellent and inspiring film, one that rewards repeated viewing. And no wonder, it is at the top of Vatican’s best films list....
A Vincentian Minute: The Body Adored
“The Body Adored” – Fr. Rooney concludes his short series on the special feasts in the wake of the celebration of Pentecost.
Do It Right Or Don’t Do It At All! • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"Monsieur, let people think and say whatever they wish. Rest assured that the maxims of Jesus Christ and the examples of His life are not misleading; they produce their fruit in due time. Anything not in comformity with them is vain and everything turns out badly for...
Gentleness Overcoming Arrogance and Haughtiness
Throughout history, many philosophers and theologians have reflected on the virtue of meekness. Even Jesus is no exception.
