Most of us know the image backing the word “scandalize;” i.e., somebody tripping over a stone in the road.
Formation
The Rosary As Scrapbook of Mary’s Memories
You all know what a scrapbook is. It is not about throwing away scraps. It is about keeping memories alive.
Edge of the Road Leading to Jerusalem
Jesus is merciful. For he cares for those who call on him in their needs. He does not leave them at the edge of the...
An Open Door Policy – Fr. Pat Griffin
“An Open Door Policy” Considering Consecrated Life: The images and symbols surrounding the Holy Year of Mercy make my head swim with content and possibility. When my brain slows down, three favored images emerge at this point in my reflection. All of them have a...
Resources – Miraculous Medal and Catherine Laboure
Resources for Feasts of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, St. Catherine Labouré St. Catherine Labouré was the Daughter of Charity who received and passed on a request from the Blessed Virgin Mary to create the Miraculous Medal worn today by millions of Christians,...
Inter-Mission: Second round of chemotherapy, second time around
Sister of Charity (Cincinnati) Janet Gildea shares her personal experience in Inter-Mission: Second round of chemotherapy, second time around in the NCR series Global Sisters Report. [See her earlier sharing Inter-mission: Life between remissions] Inter-Mission:...
Do Something You Love
Earlier this month one of the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers mentioned that she likes to read the blog at Humans of New York. I do, too. Its founder, Brandon Stanton, was at St. John's University the other day and his presentation was highlighted on the St. John's web...
On behalf of… thank you!
On behalf of... thank you! David W. Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, writes in his weekly column to members of the Society... and by extension to all who walk in the footsteps of Vincent, Louise, Frederick, Elizabeth, etc. On behalf of...
Remembrance of Jesus
First Sunday of Advent (C), November 29, 2015 – Jer 33, 14-16; 1 Thes 3, 12 – 4, 2; Lk 21, 25-28. 34-36 Holy before our God and Father (1 Thes 3, 13) Our Savior is nearer to us than when we were baptized. He expects to find us watching with unbreakable faith. With...
Advent Letter – Mediators of God’s Promises
In his Advent letter Father Gregory Gay reminds us that we are preparing the way for the Lord and, at the same time, we become mediators who bring God’s promises to fulfillment.
Never Give Up – In Communion – Serving Christ – Living and dying for Christ
Never Give Up - In Communion - Serving Christ – Living and dying for Christ Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast November 24, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: Pray always for those we serve. Pray for one another and especially pray for you to always answer His call to...
Connect and Learn: Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Faith
Founded 1867 at Glasnevin in Dublin, Ireland, by Reverend John Gowan, C.M., (1817-1897), and Margaret Aylward (1810-1889), educated in Paris, who first established (1851) the Ladies of Charity in Ireland to deal with poverty from the potato famine. A primary focus was...
