Formation
Two Lenten Meditations (Slide Presentation)
“Our contemplation of the crucified Lord can not remain merely a pious exercise…” – Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 25
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
Which are you? A “Whack-a-mole” or “Big picture” Person?
It occurs to me that there are two approaches to problem-solving. – “Whack-a-mole” and “Big Picture.”
Sheep Who Do Not Have a Shepherd
Jesus, the Good Shepherd, seeks the good of the sheep. He is not like those who steal, slaughter and destroy as they seek their own good. Jesus has compassion for the crowds, for they are troubled and abandoned like sheep that have no shepherd. A circumstance, then,...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 8
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Vincentian Voices Network: Removing Indifference
As I have stated in past articles, our biggest challenge is not hatred but indifference.
Take Time to “Go Off line”
In the Gospel, there is a passage which shows how Jesus wanted us to be persons who dedicate some time to be oneself, away from our works and all other distractions. The apostles, after their mission when they returned, Jesus said to them; “Come away to a deserted...
A Vincentian Minute: The Fire Inside
“Living in Imitation of the Trinity” – Fr. Rooney continues a short series on the special feasts in the wake of the celebration of Pentecost.
“How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time” Reflection on Vincentian Virtues
To the question “how do you eat an elephant?” a wise man answered “one bite at a time.”
Being Evangelized By The Poor
The phrase “the poor evangelize us” is an experience common to all who have encountered the poor.
Mindwalking Keeps Surprising Me
For me, ”mindwalking” is always a surprise!I never know where the surprise is hiding. I rarely end up where I thought I was going.
Doctrine of Discovery and Its Implications!
As a member of the Vincentian Family Social Justice Advocates group, I am grateful that we have taken the time to delve more deeply into racism, white privilege, the legacy of Native American Boarding Schools in USA and Canada, and at our April meeting, the Doctrine of Discovery.