As with all literature, there are many words in the Scriptures that need interpretation, that second look to get at their more underlying meaning.
Formation
How Does House-lessness Differ From Home-lessness?
I wondered what “wandering art gallery eyes” might mean; I often find intriguing insights in the French Catholic periodical La Croix.
Outcasts Who Enter the Kingdom Before Us
Jesus does not turn down the outcasts that come to him, but welcomes them. He promises to give them God’s kingdom. We...
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.
This Is NOT an Appeal for Funds – Just Prayer
This is not an appeal for funds – just prayer! Seriously!
A Canadian View: Vincent and Frederic
As we are now into September, as a member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the larger Vincentian family, there are two very important days this month. For many Canadians and our American friends who live in northern states, I think September gives us a...
Sent Out
“Sent Out” (Isaiah 61:1-2) There was a documentary on TV about the Renaissance, that period of awakening in the history of Europe when a fresh energy flooded into the culture and triggered off a whole new view of the world. The reason for it, as the show presented,...
Thank You Vincent – You Changed Your World… and Our World
After reading this post I suspect you too will say… Thank you, Vincent, for being such an amazing change agent in your time and even our times.
Wholeness and Unity of the Body of Christ
Jesus gives spiritual gifts to us who gather in his name. He expects us to keep the wholeness and unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Right after Adam and Eve have given in to the serpent’s temptation, their personal wholeness starts to erode. For they no...
Movie documentary: “Vincent de Paul: Charity’s Saint”
If you have not seen it, or have not seen it in a while, take some time this week to enjoy the full-length movie, available on YouTube.
