Formation
Already and Not Yet (Mt 25: 14-30)
A phrase often on Jesus’ lips: “The Kingdom of God” — or in another iteration, “the Reign of God, His Father.”
Christ the King and the “Duck Test”
Many will recognize the saying, “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.”
Tasks for the Servants of Jesus
Jesus has chosen and brought us to his house. And he has assigned us tasks that we have to carry out as we wait for...
Laborers of the Lord of the Harvest
God’s Anointed and Sent One is here. And with him comes great harvest. That is why there is need for not a few laborers. God hears those who pray and ask, “May there be plenty of grain in the land. May it sway on the peaks of the mountains.” But, of course, to...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 4
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
“Renewal of Vincentian Spirituality” Part 2
This is the second in a series of presentations based on the article The Revitalization of Vincentian Spirituality, by John P. Prager, CM. Download PPT Download...
Blessed Daughters of Charity, Martyrs of Arras and Dax (June 26)
The story of the Martyrs of Arras, based on “In the Footsteps of Vincent de Paul: a Guide to Vincentian France” by Father John E. Rybolt, C.M.
Saint John the Baptist, Mother Seton, and the Meaning of Birthdays
June 24 is the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, coming exactly half a year from Christmas. Everyone loves a birthday, but St. Elizabeth Ann Seton intuitively saw something the Catholic Church also uniquely sees: birthdays have a deep and powerful meaning.
Don’t You Understand?
I never gave much thought to what is involved when I hear or ask the question, “Don’t you understand?”
A Vincentian View: The Body of Christ
On occasion, some college campuses run a program called “The Last Lecture.” We have done it a few times at St. John’s.
How My Father taught me about “Our Father”
A seminarian opened my eyes! Some 50+ years ago, I was his supervisor in what was then called a field education program. He was sharing something that dawned on him after visiting a local prison.
Strong Resolve to Walk with Jesus
Jesus is strong in his resolve to go to Jerusalem to live his Paschal Mystery. To be his disciple means to walk with him to the end. Jesus sets out for Jerusalem. He has sent messengers ahead of him to prepare his way, as John did. On the way, the Teacher shows...