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As I look back over my life I realize how, over time, my relationship to God has emphasized one or another person of the Trinity.
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XVII
“…make up your mind to unite spiritual assistance to the corporal service you render.”
Pope Francis – Mothers Hold Things Together!
We hope that everything will be all right and then, like a bolt from the blue, an unexpected problem arises. Our expectations clash painfully with reality.
Pope Francis – Magi School of Seekers Visiting Professor
I thought I was finished with the feast of the Epiphany for this year. Then I read the text of Pope Francis’ homily on the feast.
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XVI
The Daughters of Charity should consider the poor as their lords and masters…
An Eight-year-old Jesus Figure
I have rarely if ever, thought of a 21st century 8-year-old as a Jesus figure.
If I were John the Baptist…
In the back of my head, I have wondered why Jesus was baptized. After all, Jesus is the Son of God. He is sinless. There had to be something more.
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XV
While the rich have many persons to serve them, the poor have no servants but the Daughters of Charity.
When Your Whole World Changes
We use the word “apocalyptic” to describe such catastrophic events. But that is not what the word apocalypse meant in biblical terms. Then it meant to reveal something new.
Pope Francis – A Different Approach To Peace?
Is Pope Francis taking a different approach in his message for the 2022 World Day for Peace?
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XIV
Missioners must live a life adapted to that of the poor.
The Visitation as “Paying it forward”
In her visitation journey to Elizabeth, Mary was simply “paying her gift forward” by offering her elderly cousin much welcomed assistance.
From Christ’s Mass to Merry Christmas… and Back
A visitor from outer space might be forgiven for not seeing the connection between what happened 2000 years ago and the last week of December each year.
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XIII
The servant of the poor must be poor himself, must suffer the hunger and the pain of the poor.
Have We Outgrown Nativity Scenes?
A good number of readers have either witnessed or were participants as children in appropriate costumes and props re-enacted the Nativity scene.
Who Wants To Change Your Way of Thinking?
Sometimes it seems that everybody wants to change our way of thinking.
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XII
The poor and rich, the weak and the powerful are one and the same flesh of humanity…
What I Dreaded Became a Source of Life
It was a moment I think most of us dreaded. In the later stages of formation some 60 years ago I remember hearing the words “Mr. Freund please.”
Does Jesus Want Us to Build Back Better?
When I was growing up there was a wonderful series on that still new medium … television.
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XI
St. Vincent wrote: “We are living on the patrimony of Jesus Christ, on the sweat of the poor.”
What Is It like At a Papal Audience?
When I was growing up there was a wonderful series on that still new medium … television.
Whatever Became of Sin… and Compassion?
Compassion literally means “to suffer together.”
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History X
Vincent was convinced that the poor exist because society is badly organized and the wealth badly distributed.
I Predict the Synod will…
The Church has begun a three-year process focused on not only truly listening to each other.
Pope Francis – The Poor Are True Evangelizers
Sometimes we wish we were among those who walked with Jesus 2000 years ago. Pope Francis boldly says… even today we do walk with them.
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History IX
St. Vincent wrote: “what a beautiful sight are the poor if we consider them in God…”
Should We Imitate a Servant King?
The most effective reporters highlight the impact on the life and concerns of a viewer. Pope Francis seems to instinctively do the same.
The Poor Will Always Be With You??
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.
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History VIII
St. Vincent wrote: “what a beautiful sight are the poor if we consider them in God…”
“What are you hearing?”
The most effective reporters highlight the impact on the life and concerns of a viewer. Pope Francis seems to instinctively do the same.