I have never written anything like a play. I probably never will. But I thought of the outline of a play about “walking together” as Pope Francis refers to synodality.
Formation
Lenten Video Series, Day 30: Sweet Surrender
Carolina Nemo describes her spiritual experience in Fatima, Portugal– and how seeing the joyful prayers to the Blessed Mother made her more fully understand the nature of giving all of yourself in sacrifice to God.
Palms of Martyrdom, of Witness
Jesus is the faithful witness and the King of martyrs. To welcome him means to follow him to the end with palms in...
What Does It Mean To Be Truly Connected In This Day and Age?
We were made to be in relationship with one another. … Framing our connection in such a way draws us not only into the hearts of one another, but ultimately it leads us into the heart of God.
Louise de Marillac: Virgin Mary Cares of this World
“I gaze upon you today, most pure Virgin Mother of Grace, since it was you who not only provided the matter for the formation of the sacred body of your Son, at a time when you were not as yet actually a mother, but by bringing Him into the world, you have become both...
Nov. 11, 1858: First Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth
Mother Xavier Ross was the Foundress and First Mother of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, Kansas. She was part of a band of sisters in Nashville, Tennessee who had originally separated from the Mother House in Nazareth, Kentucky. Mother Xavier and her Sisters...
From Value to Virtue: Simplicity
To say #IamVincent means to live a life of virtue. Actually, it means to live a life of five essential virtues. The first is Simplicity: the virtue of transparency. In listing the virtues that Vincentians have to cultivate in order to follow Vincent de Paul and in...
Taking a Chance on Someone: #IamVincent @SJUMission
To "take a chance" on someone is profoundly Vincentian. Vincent and Louise did it when they said yes to Marguerite Naseau. Vincentian institutions need to focus on the possibilities within each human person. To do this is to say #IamVincent, and allow the person to...
The History of Salvation in a Medal • Tales of the Miraculous Virgin
In less than a month, the Vincentian Family will greet the Virgin with special affection in its invocation of "Miraculous." Surely this month many reflections will be published online, on her history, present, etc. Last week, we invited...
Lost and Found
Lost and Found (Luke 19:1-10; Wisdom 11) Throughout Luke’s gospel, Jesus tells a good number of “lost and found” parables and incidents. There’s the lost and found coin, the lost-found pearl and earlier on the lost-found tax collector, Levi. And last Sunday we come...
Eucharist and The Need for Change
Eucharist challenges us to recognize and confront the structures of sin. It prepares us for a mission to transform the world.
Perseverance in Seeking the Kingdom
Jesus is the sublime example of the person who attains salvation through perseverance in fostering the kingdom of God. Jesus says, “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you besides.” But he does not only preach;...
