Have you forgotten the names of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit… and some truths about how St. Vincent lived then in mission? Let’s look at the prayer “Come Holy Spirit in that light.”
John Freund, CM
Author
Jesus Promised the Disciples the Explosive Power of “Dynamite”
The word “power” that Jesus used when He told His disciples, “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…” has the same Greek root as the English word “dynamite.”
A Source of Vincentian Reflection on Pentecost
As I was thinking Pentecost thoughts I focused on the passage in Acts. 'It will come to pass in the last days,' God says, 'that I will pour out a portion of my spirit upon all flesh. Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your...
From Awed Followers to Courageous Missioners – Getting Practical
On Pentecost, they received the gift of God’s Spirit and they realized they had a mission to accomplish. Pentecost changed them… but not fully. As we have seen in the readings of the Acts of the Apostles they still had a lot to learn about their mission.
Louise and Vincent – Remembering a Forgotten Truth About Their Collaboration
As we approach the celebration of the feast of St. Louise perhaps we can rediscover a forgotten truth about the collaboration between Louise and Vincent.
Can We Recover Some “Forgotten truths” About St. Vincent?
Some forgotten truths about Vincent and first steps in reclaiming.
An Ecological or Systemic Change Approach to Vincentian Family Vocations
I invite “every member of the Vincentian Family to take one very concrete step; that is, every member is to bring one new candidate to one of the branches of the Vincentian Family.” An ecological approach to vocations.
Vincentians and the Serenity Prayer
We all know of the serenity prayer. How did Vincent and our models in the Vincentian Family live the serenity prayer? How can we?
Advocacy, Going Against the Flow, as a Dimension of Holiness
Pope Francis, in his recent writing explaining everyday holiness tells us “Hungering and thirsting for righteousness: that is holiness.”
Can We Recognize The Seasons Of Our Lives?
Life happens in seasons. God does not waste seasons. What can I learn from the seasons of life of those who inspire me?