A Vincentian Minute: Virtue from the inside out– Gentleness
In this third of our five-part series, Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. invites us to examine how we become at peace with ourselves. This week: Do I cultivate a gentle spirit?
Lenten Video Series, Day 16: Above and Beyond
Reverend Carlo Santa Teresa encourages us to go above and beyond what we feel we are capable of.
Lenten Video Series, Day 15: God Given
Through combining his God-given talents for music and lyrics, Jack found he was able to bring many individuals into the faith.
March 18, 1879: John Joseph Lynch C.M. Appointed First Archbishop of Toronto
On this date in 1879, John Joseph Lynch, C.M. was appointed the first Archbishop of Toronto, Canada.
A prayer in solidarity with Ukraine
Pope Francis, stating that his “heart is broken” invited people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine. We take this time now to be close to the sufferings of our Ukrainian sisters and brothers.
A “We” Virus?
A million refugees, no refugee camps: Poles open their homes to Ukrainians (Crux)…The headline immediately caught my attention – especially since the reality as I write has swelled to more like two million.
Lenten Video Series, Day 14: Joy of Friendship
In the Summer of 1958, Jack McErlean discovered the joy of honor, the joy of faith, and the joy of friendship, through the sacrifice and hardship of military service.
Have You Ever Thought About These Issues?
Did you ever think about these issues homeless people face? The following four headlines caught my eye during the past month.
Lenten Video Series, Day 13: Cast Away
Daughter of Charity, Sister Michelle Nguyen shares her harrowing story of her escape from Vietnam, and how her near-death sacrifice brought her closer to Christ than she ever thought possible.
A Vincentian View: Synodality and Listening
For me, the word most frequently invoked as one reflects upon and participates in the call to synodality in the current Church is “listening.”