St. Louise’s spiritual life is particularly characterized by her constant openness to the Holy Spirit.
Formation
Higher (Matthew 5:38-48)
There’s a phrase from the sports world, “setting a high bar.” It means raising the height of the jump just beyond the mark the athlete think he can clear.
Are You a “Quiet Influencer”?
One of the buzzwords among internet literati is “social media influencer.” That’s “digital speak” for someone who has an impact on what others think, say, and do.
A Canadian View: Climate Change In Canada
As we examine the urgent need to address climate change, I’d like to look at how it is affecting Canada.
On Noticing (Amos 6; Lk.16:19-31)
“Noticing” is high up on the list of how “they’ll know we are Christians” — and certainly how they’ll know we are Vincentians.
What Can an Arcade Game Teach Us About Ministry?
Whack-a-mole has become something of a metaphor for a recurring problem that one never seems to get ahead of. How do we address recurring problems?
Thankful for Healing and Salvation
Jesus is the last revelation of divine salvation to Israel and the nations. It is right, then, that all show themselves thankful to him always and everywhere. Nine of the ten lepers that Jesus has healed do not show that they are thankful. For only a Samaritan, who...
Vincentian Prayer Images: There is No Act of Charity…
Let the image and the quote sink in, and take root. These images might surprise you into prayer at various points in your...
Welcoming the Word of God and Preserving the Ardor of Charity
For us Vincentians, “welcoming the Word of God” is much more than simply reading biblical passages or the Sunday Gospel in the home of the assisted.
“Do not be afraid, open the doors of your hearts to Christ”
Yes, together we have experienced that when we open our hearts to Christ, there is no place for fear.
St. Louise de Marillac: Her Life As Parable
What lessons can be learned by observing key points in the life of St. Louise de Marillac? SlideShare presentation with Bible references.
The Pope Video • Missionary Spring In The Church
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Missionary Spring In The Church.
