There is a story about an old Chinese farmer who lived in ancient times. He was the envy of his rather small village because unlike most of the other farmers, he possessed a horse.
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Advent Reflections (Day 6)
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
A Canadian View: Reflections
One definition of the word reflection is “an image as seen in a mirror.” In addition, we often use this term to reflect on a prayer or other topical subject.
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.
“If Anyone Wants to be First, he Must Make Himself Last of All and Servant of All”
This Sunday, September 23, the Gospel at Holy Mass contains exactly the motto of the current Board of the International Council General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. The biblical passage is from St Mark 9, 30-37 “They came to Capernaum and when he was in...
Tour of St. Vincent’s France
Walk through some of the special places in the life of St. Vincent de Paul.
Adding Your Chapter To the Bibliographies of Our Founders
Do we appreciate how each one of us is a version of the original story of Vincent and Louise following Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor?
Social Justice Conversations: MISEVI
MISEVI International is an International association, canonically erected as a public association of the faithful, seeking to develop an organized presence of laity in missionary works ad gentes, especially within the missions of the Vincentian Family....
A Vincentian View: Listen
A Vincentian View: “Listen” When we look at our current political climate, everyone knows that there is something amiss. Sometimes people describe it as a lack of civil discourse. I believe that. The reasoning given is that people have forgotten how to speak to one...
Vincentian Role Models for a Systemic Change Approach
We have been asked to devote some energy and study to knowing more about our heritage and role models. As I reflected on this it occurred to me that this might be an occasion to informally reflect on our heritage as agents of systemic change.
Helpless, Wounded, Not Knowledgeable, but Chosen
Jesus saves and shelters those who are helpless as are children. He puts his arms around them, heals them and feeds them with his body and blood. For the second time, Jesus announces to his disciples his passion, death and resurrection. And no one among them dares...
