Reflections

A Vincentian View: A Good Education

Sister Louise Sullivan, D.C has an article on “The Core Values of Vincentian Education” which provides my regular starting point when I speak of education as an important part of our charism and mission. 

Getting Personal About Life Choices

It is no secret! Fewer and fewer people are committing to various forms of religious life as priests, sisters, and brothers.

Contemplation: With Singular Prudence and Modesty

Blessed Frédéric Ozanam taught that the Society should be known by its humble actions, not by seeking recognition or reputation. True Vincentian service is a path of personal transformation, drawing closer to Christ through quiet, grace-filled service to the poor.

Life in Us since Jesus Nourishes Us

Jesus is true food and true drink and is the word of eternal life. For us to have him nourish us is to have life in us as we abide in him and he in us.  It is the hour for love, which means love is what counts. It is, of course, about Jesus’ love for us, our love for...
The Poor are Our Lords and Masters – Living a Faith of Reverence and Relationship Based on the Example of Frederic Ozanam

The Poor are Our Lords and Masters – Living a Faith of Reverence and Relationship Based on the Example of Frederic Ozanam

Frederic Ozanam, a layman of profound Christian maturity, challenges us to go beyond transactional charity. He teaches us to meet Christ in the poor—not metaphorically, but truly. And not as benefactors looking down, but as disciples looking up to their teachers, their “lords and masters.”

To Serve like the Father’s Sent One

Strengthen and Pierce our Hearts

Jesus is the Word of God, which does not fail to strengthen the weak and to make rich those who are poor.  It also pierces the hearts that are the hardest, so as to heal them.  The twelve apostles, many disciples and many other folks are with Jesus.  And he, then,...

To Serve like the Father’s Sent One

Fish alongside Our Master, Jesus

Jesus is the Word of God that bears fruit and carries out all the tasks it receives.  To listen to it means to catch plenty of fish.  Simon who catches fish for a living, shows that he is glad to receive Jesus.  He lets him get into his boat and use it as a pulpit....

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