In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
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Advent Reflections (Day 2)
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Advent Reflections (Day 1)
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
A Vincentian View: The Wisdom of Widows
One can easily discern the thinking of the authors of the Lectionary in bringing together the two stories which were proclaimed on this past Sunday. We heard two tales about widows and unmatched generosity. I cannot help but to be drawn to Jesus’ telling...
Questions for Digital Passersby and Good Samaritans
The Voice of the Poor, the wounded on the road to Jericho today. Some questions for digital passersby and good Samaritans.
Good News of Jesus in a World of Bad News
Jesus embodies the Good News that he brings to those who live in a world of bad news. He expects Christians to do likewise Sadly, women, children and those with disabilities often do not count. But the good news is that Jesus protects women against heartless and...
St. Vincent de Paul Society Sharing Their Stories
See the stories shared by Vincentians over the course of the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s U.S. National Assemblies.
The Pope Video • In the Service of Peace
This month, the Pope asks us to pray together that the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict. Pope Francis – November 2018 We all want peace. It is desired above all by...
Remembering the Vincentian Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War
Every November 6, the Church commemorates the saints martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). A number of them were from the Vincentian Family.
What I Learned From a Funeral Homily
When God has other ideas do we follow them?
A Canadian View: Crime and Us
I have often wondered why our prison system in Canada is called Corrections Canada when there seems to be little evidence of trying to re-habilitate prisoners while they serve their sentence. It would be too simple to compare our system with that of the USA where the...
Testifying
Testifying (Luke 9:1-2) Reading Luke’s account of the disciples being sent out, I put myself in the shoes of one of those 70 individuals directed to go forth and proclaim the Good News that in Jesus, God’s forgiving compassion is drawing near. How would I feel...
