Reflections
Lyrics That Lead to Prayer
“Life is not tried, it is merely survived, if you’re standing outside the fire.” When country singer Garth Brooks wrote those lyrics in 1993, I wonder if he thought it might lead to prayer.
Naming God (Exodus 34: 8-9; John 3:16)
Two people are in a conversation, asking how they feel about each other. After much back and forth, one says to the other, “How would you name that feeling?”
The NATO approach to Corpus Christi
I never realized how often Jesus reminded his followers to move beyond talk to action.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Bags Full of Knowledge
How do those who are poor “send us back to our poverty”?
Prayer on the Peripheries
Since the appearance of COVID-19 in our midst, the manner in which we reach out to people, the manner in which we communicate with one another has changed in dramatic ways.
A Vincentian Response to Climate Change
Since the publication of Laudato Si in May 2015, several faith-based groups have initiated projects intended to support work in ecological conservation, environmental activism, and advocacy for climate justice.
Create a Compassionate, Fairer and Interconnected World
As part of the Vincentian Family advocacy and education at the UN, we are hosting a webinar event on Tuesday, February 9 at 1:15-2:30 pm ET and invite your participation.
The Pope Video • For Women who are Victims of Violence
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Women who are Victims of Violence.
How Build Community in our Divided World?
A quick foray into various styles of conflict resolution suggests that there are two major concerns underlying how people approach conflict- concern for self (assertiveness) and concern for others (empathy).
A Canadian View: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part Three
Part Three: In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
Not Seeing Homeless Students
For too long and for too many students, the issue of homelessness has not received the attention it deserves.
A Vincentian View: Joseph and Paul
Since Pope Francis declared this the Year of St. Joseph, I have given this figure of our faith some attention. I have invited Joseph into my world and sought his instruction.