I knew I needed to explore the distinction between houselessness and homelessness.
Reflections
Accuse Those Who Are Not of the Truth
Jesus witnesses to the truth that sets us free. Those who are of the truth are forgiven of every sin they can accuse...
Firewood for the Soul: Legacy
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Vincentian Eyes (Luke 12)
An often-cited quote from Dale Carnegie: “Two men looked out from prison bars. One saw the mud, the other saw stars.”
What Jesus Saw In the Temple
Jesus is doing what he always does in the gospels. What catches his eye and draws his heart are those in most need: those who need forgiveness. Jesus sees the widow.
Defeat Is Triumph; To Die Is to Live
Jesus empties himself and humbly obeys, to the shameful death on the cross. So, God lifts him up, fills him with glory. Through him, with him and in him, defeat is triumph.
Firewood for the Soul: A Friendly Face
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Let’s Go to the Front Lines! • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
In those times we found ourselves invaded by a avalanche of heterodox doctrines and philosophies that were confronting us all around, and we felt the need to strengthen our faith in the midst of the assaults made upon it by the various false systems of knowledge. Some...
Who is My Neighbor After Election Day?
Jesus’ core teaching was “Thou shalt love the Lord your God… and love your neighbor as yourself.”
A Canadian View: The Dignity of the Human Person
I was recently reviewing the Ten principles of Catholic Social Teachings article by Fr. Robert P Maloney, CM as I researched information about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
A Vincentian View: “Caring for the Little Ones”
In the Gospels, Jesus mentions the “little ones” on several occasions. He says that they need to be treated with respect (Mt 18:10).
Changing Our Clocks
Changing Clocks! It is an annual ritual in many parts of the world. I suspect most of us sleep through it.
