In recent years, when I have had the pleasure of reading the Gospel story of the Prodigal Son, I have gotten into the habit of giving special emphasis to the first words of the parable: “A man had two sons. . . .”
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Pope Francis Just Won’t Stop!
Pope Francis just keeps on going… well beyond what most consider normal for a man of his age and physical conditions.
Money That Is Not Deemed Righteous
Jesus teaches us to worship the Father in Spirit and truth. He also warns us that we cannot serve God and money....
A Gift for Friendship: Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Video testimony of a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul who has a gift for supporting people in desperate situations including prison visitation.
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The Colors of Charity [Video]
The Congregation of the Mission, on its YouTube Channel, has recently published a video about "the Vincentian charism narrated through art," which we invite you to see. It is narrated in Italian, but it has subtitles in English: https://youtu.be/SYSw4knnGAE
A Call to Serve: Young Vincentian Having an Impact
In a video posted by Vinnies Victoria, a young Vincentian tells his story. Much like St. Vincent de Paul Society Founder, Frederic Ozanam, he first became involved as a university student.
The Synod as an Emmaus Journey!
My hope is that all the participants of the Youth Synod will experience their own version of the Emmaus journey – looking at things they thought they knew… but seeing them in a new light. Now that would be the beginning of a profound systemic change!
A Vincentian View: The Listening of God
Vincentian View: “The Listening of God” Last time that I had the opportunity to write something, I took the opportunity to reflect on our need to listen. In this past week, I have had my mind turned to thinking about God’s listening to us. I do not...
Stitching Tweets Together: Using a Twitter Thread
With a twitter thread you can provide additional context, an update, or an extended point by connecting multiple Tweets together.
Count Those Who Are Nothing in the Eyes of the World
Jesus is a stronghold for the oppressed. He wants us to shield the helpless. And he commands us to count those who are nothing in the eyes of the world. One can suppose that women and children do not count in Herod’s world. For he had no qualms about ordering the...
Get Up and Go! The Vincentian Mission in Kenya
A video story of the Congregation of the Mission in Kenya draws parallels between the origins of the Vincentian charism in North America and the early years of the Vincentian Mission in Kenya.
eBook: St. Vincent de Paul and the “New Poor”
It seems to be difficult for society to see and recognize those men and women who are poor. To read more, download the eBook “St. Vincent de Paul and the ‘New Poor'” which is available in various formats.
