Reflections
How Did America Get So Mean?
Noted columnist David Brooks caught my attention! In a September 2023 reflection in the Atlantic Monthly (Subscription required), he wrote Over the past eight years or so, I’ve been obsessed with two questions. The first is: Why have Americans become so sad? … My second, related question is: Why have Americans become so mean?
A Canadian View: Summer Reflections
As we approach the end of summer here in Canada, for myself and many others, we have had a summer of relaxation and an opportunity to enjoy time with family and exploring new and exciting parts of our vast nation.
A Very Personal Question (Matthew 16:13-20)
To get at a pivotal question in Matthew’s 23rd chapter, consider the distinction between two types of answers, one standard and the other personal.
Throne of Grace, Goodness and Mercy
Jesus endured the cross and now sits at the right of the throne of God. We will reign with him if we persevere with him in suffering and service. Even the disciples obsess about becoming great; they argue about who is the greatest. And to preempt all discussion and...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History II
Saint Vincent believed that in imitation of Jesus, the essential mission of Christians is saving the poor.
Catholic Women Association
Sisters Vinaya and Philomina attended the annual commissioning of Southern Denary of Malindi Diocese: Catholic Women Association (CWA).
A Path Forward
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth announced a $2.5 million dollar investment in the Louisville Urban League and its “A Path Forward for Louisville” work.
Have You Tried Christianity?
It is obvious that we are not living in the same church as we were some 50 years ago. How obvious depends on whether you are 60, 40, or 20,
Transforming lives at Sister Visitor
Sister of Charity of Nazareth Paris Slapikas, who took the helm of Catholic Charities of Louisville’s Sister Visitor Center June 1, aims to work with the center’s staff to transform the lives of those they serve.
The Big Hearted (Micah 6:6-8; Rev 14:13; Lk 8:4-15)
This homily was preached at a recent anniversary Mass for Fr. Joseph Daly, C.M. — a Vincentian priest beloved of many,
How Christ-like Do You Think You Are?
When St. Paul asks us to “put on the mind of Christ” he has much more in mind than mouthing Jesus’ words.
Obsess about Having Money and Security
Jesus teaches by word and deed that we cannot serve God and money. Hence, to obsess about making money is to reject his teaching. The man who draws to Jesus seems to obsess about being saved. For he runs up to him and quickly kneels down. Of course, he also...