Formation
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam, Edified by the Piety of the Great
After some adventures, soon after Frédéric arrived to Paris at age 18, he ended staying at André Marie Ampère's home,...
November 6: Blessed Vincentian Martyrs of Spain, 1936 (Complete List)
Complete list of 102 Vincentian Martyrs of 20th Century Spain, with links to their pictures and biographies.
Star Wars, the Nones, and the Good News
I wonder how many people are aware that Star Wars has grossed over 65 Billion dollars over the years. But I also wonder how many know why George Lucas created the first in this wildly popular franchise.
All of a Sudden…
We are witnessing the high price to be paid for freedom, and the slow and arduous road to building peace through dialogue and negotiation.
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.
Lenten Video Series, Day 32: Chance of a Lifetime
The reward we get for sacrifice and almsgiving is eternal, it’s personal, it’s fulfilling in every way.
A Canadian View: The Indigenous Sharing Circle
Our national social justice committee formed a sub committee titled the Indigenous Sharing Circle. (ISC).
Lenten Video Series, Day 31: This is My Body
An experience watching his brother play a priest martyred during the Mass inspired Deacon Dominic Winter to join the Seminary and truly discover the true sacrifice of Christ during the Mass.
Brimming Over (Lk 15: 1-32; 2 Corinthians 5:17-25)
In Luke’s 15th chapter, Jesus relates his perhaps most famous parable, aiming to open another window onto the Kingdom of God, especially its meaning for the present.
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.
Lenten Video Series, Day 30: Sweet Surrender
Carolina Nemo describes her spiritual experience in Fatima, Portugal– and how seeing the joyful prayers to the Blessed Mother made her more fully understand the nature of giving all of yourself in sacrifice to God.
Palms of Martyrdom, of Witness
Jesus is the faithful witness and the King of martyrs. To welcome him means to follow him to the end with palms in our hands. Of the four gospel writers, only John mentions palms. Matthew and Mark speak only of “branches.” Luke, for his part, says nothing at all...