Listening is more than waiting for a chance to respond or rebut the other.
John Freund, CM
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Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXVIII
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
Heart Transplants – Physical… and Spiritual
I remember well the stir caused when Christian Barnard in 1967 announced the first successful human heart transplant. Newly ordained, I joined with people around the world rejoicing in this miracle.
A Play In Three Acts – “Walking Together”
I have never written anything like a play. I probably never will. But I thought of the outline of a play about “walking together” as Pope Francis refers to synodality.
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXVII
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
Can You Imagine Preaching To the Pope?
Capuchin Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM bears the title of“Preacher to the Papal Household.” He must be well respected!
What Is Your Dream Today?
“Stop that day-dreaming!” I suspect that each of us heard those words at least once in our childhood. Often it would be followed up with. “There’s work to do!”
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXVI
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
Understanding the Question
Mom, Where Did I Come From? Most mothers expect the question. But sometimes the words do not mean what she thinks they mean
“Patrick: A Prophet for Social Justice”
I must admit the above title caught my eye. I never considered Patrick as a Prophet for Social Justice.