Is the Our Father a Radical Prayer?
Jesus was a radical who was fully committed to doing God’s will. He showed us how radical he was when laid down his life for us. As he hung on the cross he said “Father, forgive them. They know not what they are doing.” Certainly the words of a radical!
Vincent de Paul: One of the great saints of history (Part 1)
Fr. José María Román, C.M. speaks to us about the religious experience of Saint Vincent de Paul.
Poverty Eradication an Elusive Goal, a Human Tragedy
Global extreme poverty (<$1.90 USD per day) rose in 2020 adding an additional 119 million. By 2021 that number is expected to rise to 143 million.
“Come Apart For A While …” (Mk. 6:30)
There’s a scene in chapter 6 of Mark’s gospel which has special appeal to anyone who has ever been caught up in an over-busy, fast paced life.
Sisters Challenging Me To Think More!
No matter what era or even whether we went to a Catholic school, I suspect the teachers we remember most favorably were the ones who taught us to think.
Seekers of the Food that Lasts Forever
Jesus is the bread and drink of life. The seekers who go to him and believe in him will have their fill; they will never hunger or thirst. The crowds know that Jesus did not go in the boat with his disciples. That is why those who look for him go to the place where...
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? IV
“Vincent was swept up into the force field of God’s ever-flowing love.”
5 Faces of Justin de Jacobis
Feast Day: July 30 Long after Justin’s death, Cardinal Massaia, who had ordained him, stated: After 35 years I can still, to a large extent, recall the sermons which I listened to in those days, so great was the impression which he made on me, and also on others… To...
Felix de Andreis, C.M., Joseph Rosati, C.M., and companions arrive in USA – 1816
This Monday, July 26, is the anniversary of the arrival of Felix de Andreis, C.M., Joseph Rosati, C.M., and companions in Baltimore, Maryland USA in 1816. Learn more in this presentation: [slideshare...
The Mutating Vincentian Virus
COVID 19 Is both similar to and very different from the Vincentian Virus. St. Vincent was “patient zero”. We also know the power of the Vincentian Virus and how St. Vincent spread this powerful virus.
