“The Boldness of Charity” – Daughters of Charity reflect
Theme for Daughters of Charity Provincial Assemblies throughout the world in 2014.
Corpus Christi – Reflections in a Vincentian Context
Do you wish to honor Christ’s body? Then do not look down upon him when you notice him naked among the poor
Sacred Heart – Spirituality of Vincent and Louise
“For Vincent, the heart of Jesus was the source of missionary zeal. For Louise, it was the font of a burning charity that was both affective and effective.”
Profit or alleviating poverty – false dichotomy
RomeReports TV - Helping end poverty while also making a business profit addresses the false dichotomy between profit and alleviating poverty. What's the best way to invest, make a profit and at the same time help those in need, while following the social doctrine of...
Depoliticizing “E pluribus unum”
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (A), June 22, 2014 – Dt 8, 2-3. 14b-16a; 1 Cor 10, 16-17; Jn 6, 51-58 The loaf of bread is one, so we are one body (1 Cor 10, 17) God feeds us while we pilgrims march through the desert toward the lasting city. Unless we are...
Trinity Sunday – Busted Halo
What, why and how do we celebrate Trinity Sunday?
Vincent on the Trinity and Corpus Christi
Former Superior General Robert Maloney offered the following insights on Vincent on the Trinity and Corpus Christi. As we approach a "trinity" of celebrations which includes Father's Day in the USA we offer the following as the topic for reflection in the series...
Vincentian-themed prayer resources
Looking for Vincentian-themed prayer resources? Chances are that VinFormation might help with prayers for special situations and events throughout the year including litanies and novenas and retreats. Some are limited to words while others have...
Open secret
The Most Holy Trinity (A), June 15, 2014 – Ex 34, 4b-6. 8-9; 2 Cor 13, 11-13; Jn 3, 16-18 God of love and peace (2 Cor 13, 11) It is not good for a human being to be alone. But since a person can end up badly accompanied, it is beneficial for us to return, at Jesus’...
Busted Halo on the Eucharist
Sacraments 201 Eucharist. BustedHalo.com's introduction to the Sacraments series continues as Fr. Steven Bell, CSP, answers more questions about what Catholics believe about the Eucharist and receiving Communion: How does the bread and wine become the body and blood...
