Jesus is the one the Father has chosen, anointed and sent. And as the Father has sent him, so he sends us. And his...
Reflections
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.”
Faith and Public Life – A Vincentian Call to Engagement Based on the Example of Frederic Ozanam
This reflection explores how Frederic Ozanam, a layman deeply involved in the social and political challenges of 19th-century France, offers us a compelling example of what it means to live our faith in public—intelligently, humbly, and courageously.
Contemplation: Neighbors, Each to Each
Vincentians serve every individual in need without discrimination, recognizing each person as uniquely loved by God. Guided by faith, they follow Christ’s teaching to love and alleviate suffering, regardless of categories such as religion or nationality.
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,...
What makes Catholic marriages different?
I wonder how many people in Catholic marriages are aware of National Marriage Week (February 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, February 9).
A Canadian View: A Place for all to Live
A climate of understanding, forgiveness, acceptance, and advocacy can make our world a better place for every human being.
Contemplation: At the Margin
Marginalization, caused by poverty, illness, or exclusion, requires not just material aid but also loving presence and friendship to restore hope and community.
400th Anniversary of The Founding of The Vincentians (Ps 98; Luke 4:18)
If ever a psalm could set a tone for celebrating an anniversary, psalm 98 is the one.
Longing for Belonging
A parish community, no matter how it is formed, is the “Body of Christ. We are more than a group of individuals who happen to be physically in the same space.
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....
A “Quiet Influencer”?
One of the buzzwords among internet literati is “social media influencer.” That’s “digital speak” for someone who has an impact on what others think, say, and do.
