![What is the Prequel of Today’s “Synodal Process”?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/11/council-jerusalem-todays-synod-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
What is the Prequel of Today’s “Synodal Process”?
Here I reflect on a “prequel” to the very first council, the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15). I will also fast-forward to the two-year-long “sequel” taking place right now.
![Kingly and Faithful Witnesses to the Truth](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/ross-reyes-dizon-sunday-readings-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Kingly and Faithful Witnesses to the Truth
Jesus is the King that God has raised. Hence, his kingdom is not from this world of lies. And he expects his disciples to be kingly witnesses to the truth as he. Jesus says before Pilate that he is King. But he makes clear his kingdom is not of this world. It is...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History VII
“…the Kingdom of God is near and that Kingdom is for [the poor].”
![A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Discernment, A Final Note](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/11/rooney-discernment-5-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Discernment, A Final Note
Fr. Rooney wraps up this little series by explaining how Vincentian principles of discernment must be applied to organizations as well.
![New video in the Seton Shrine’s Seeker to Saint series: “The Cost of Conversion”](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/06/seton-seeker-to-saint-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
New video in the Seton Shrine’s Seeker to Saint series: “The Cost of Conversion”
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s decision to enter the Catholic faith was heroic and extraordinary.
![Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice, Ireland](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/11/vpsj-ireland-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice, Ireland
Learn about the Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.
![Our Unfinished Business – All Saints and All Souls](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/11/unfinished-business-puzzle-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Our Unfinished Business – All Saints and All Souls
In recent years I have reflected on that wonderful phrase of Pope Francis – “the saints next door.”
![God Hears the Cry of the Poor](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/08/famvin-na-social-justice-logo-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
God Hears the Cry of the Poor
As a member of the Social Justice Representatives of North America, I find myself grateful over and over again for the global view of the Vincentian Family.
![A Vincentian View: The Guardian](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/fr.-griffin-reflections.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Vincentian View: The Guardian
I like the term “guardian.” It has an association with St. Joseph. Frequently he receives the title “Guardian of the Lord” and “Guardian of the Holy Family.”
![Learning to See What Jesus Sees?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/11/widows-coins-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Learning to See What Jesus Sees?
That day, as Jesus sat in the temple precincts, what impressed him? What caught his eye?