Jesus is the Word made flesh and he is in our midst. Those who do not fail to see and hear him, and do what he says,...
Reflections
Five Vital Points • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"You should know, Sisters, that Our Lord willed to experience in His own person every kind of distress imaginable. The...
Nunc Dimitis: The Christmas Song of Simeon
St. Luke concludes the good news of Christ’s birth with this beautiful canticle of Simeon, which traditionally is...
Lies, Darkness and Polarizations
Jesus is the light of the world. To follow him means not to walk in the dark, in lies, but to have the light of life, the truth. Jesus warns his hearers about blindness and the darkness that comes with it. It is, of course, about spiritual blindness, about not...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXI
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
The Saints Inspire us to Overcome Systemic Injustice
Jesus very clearly calls out injustice, and we must do the same.
Who Is Pope Francis Listening To?
One of the great games in the press, both secular and religious, is wondering who Pope Francis listens to on matters of pastoral care for the entire Church.
Homeless People with Cell Phones?
Seeing a homeless person with a cell phone raises eyebrows for some people. A formerly homeless person tells how it was a lifeline.
A Vincentian View: Blessed are the Poor
If you have ever seen Fiddler on the Roof, you may remember the prayer of Tevye.
Did Listening To the Spirit Change People 2000 Years Ago?
We all know not listening changed the world. If not, grab your bible and read about Adam and Eve in Gen 2-3.
Heavenly as Our Father Who Is in Heaven
Jesus, the second man is from heaven. He bids us to be one with him, so that we who are of the earth may become heavenly also. We heard last Sunday that Jesus looked at his disciples and then announced the blessings and the woes. Did he mean to say that he wanted...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XX
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
