Vincentian Prayer Images: God Speaking To Our Hearts
How often do we thank God for speaking to our hearts?
The Message of the Miraculous Medal: “Come to the altar”… Live the Eucharist!
A reflection on how Mary motivates us to encounter her Son in the Eucharist and then, filled with God’s grace, to go out and act concretely.
Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 4)
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 4 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.
175th Anniversary of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the U.S.
Story of the origins of the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul in St. Louis, Missouri in 1845.
Advent Letter 2020 by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM
In the Advent letter of this year, “marked with so much suffering, anxiety, and fear,” Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, the 24th successor of St. Vincent, invites us to fix our eyes on “Somebody who lives in us, whose Spirit fills every corner of our being.”
From “Thanks” to “Giving” – An Ancient Tradition
The tradition of “thanksgiving” is not new. It has deep roots in the Old Testament and especially the New Testament. The Last Supper was a celebration of thanks but it was also a call to giving.
A Canadian View: A Ray of Hope for All
November 15th is the World Day of the Poor. Let us all reflect on how we use this day as a new beginning, with the ray of hope we have been waiting for and forget our differences and come together as one family.
Which Costs More – Housing or Health Care?
After one year, BJC Healthcare estimated the cost of care for the enrolled homeless clients was reduced to $230,000, representing an estimated annual savings of nearly $400,000 or 71%. No doubt the financial people were quite pleased.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 21: To Live with Calmness and to Engage in Respectful and Active Listening
This health crisis has tested me emotionally and I have discovered that placing my trust in God is a WONDERFUL OPTION … one that is worthwhile.
A Steadying Presence (Ps 128; Romans 8:35-39)
“God” is not just another word, but rather the designation of the overflowing reality at the heart of everything.
