Jesus obeys to the point of death on a cross. He does so to lead us to God and to the beginnings in Eden and in the...
Reflections
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 43
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: Meals of thanks
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Who Are the Wise People In Your Life?
Hopefully, you are blessed to have some wise people in your life!
Laborers of the Lord of the Harvest
God’s Anointed and Sent One is here. And with him comes great harvest. That is why there is need for not a few laborers. God hears those who pray and ask, “May there be plenty of grain in the land. May it sway on the peaks of the mountains.” But, of course, to...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 4
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
Saint John the Baptist, Mother Seton, and the Meaning of Birthdays
June 24 is the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, coming exactly half a year from Christmas. Everyone loves a birthday, but St. Elizabeth Ann Seton intuitively saw something the Catholic Church also uniquely sees: birthdays have a deep and powerful meaning.
Don’t You Understand?
I never gave much thought to what is involved when I hear or ask the question, “Don’t you understand?”
A Vincentian View: The Body of Christ
On occasion, some college campuses run a program called “The Last Lecture.” We have done it a few times at St. John’s.
How My Father taught me about “Our Father”
A seminarian opened my eyes! Some 50+ years ago, I was his supervisor in what was then called a field education program. He was sharing something that dawned on him after visiting a local prison.
Strong Resolve to Walk with Jesus
Jesus is strong in his resolve to go to Jerusalem to live his Paschal Mystery. To be his disciple means to walk with him to the end. Jesus sets out for Jerusalem. He has sent messengers ahead of him to prepare his way, as John did. On the way, the Teacher shows...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 3
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
