Governors and state legislators are introducing legislation to prevent college campuses from teaching about the ongoing legacy of racism or the presence of LGTBQ individuals among our community.
Reflections
Walking In the Shoes of the Fisherman
Shortly after ordination in 1965, I remember reading the best-selling and quite controversial novel by Morris West, “The Shoes of the Fisherman.” It concerns the election of a Ukrainian pope.
The Way, the Truth, and the Life
St. John’s University commemorated the passing of Sr. Margaret John Kelly, D.C. ’64G, ’67Ph.D., the founder and former Executive Director of the Vincentian Center for Church and Society.
Gift of Darkness
As we enter into Advent, let the darkness teach us.
What Do “We” Share With Homeless People?
Mental illness is a major problem for the entire US population – not just the homeless population. The difference is the problems are aggravaated by homelessness.
Covid in Advent
Maybe the Advent message this year calls us to see beyond how COVID19 affects us, reminding us that others are suffering much more than we…
Lessons learned during a Pandemic, #24: Celebrate faith and hope with the poor
This year 2020, twelve years after I composed that song, I have discovered a new meaning of what it means, for a member of the Congregation, to celebrate the feast of Saint Vincent.
A Vincentian View: A Season of Yes
We can recognize the effort and success that people of good will exert to move us beyond the moment and onto the right track.
Each Approach Is Necessary
An image each Vincentian should consider! It is a simple image of people imperiled by a river flooding out of control. Read on to learn how a Franciscan uses that image to explore various approaches to saving people.
Disappointment Due to Our Biases
Jesus is the Christ. To know him so makes us acknowledge that we are not worthy of him and spares us, too, of all disappointment. Those who come from Jerusalem do not receive John’s baptism; they are there to grill him and judge him. The priests and the Levites...
Praying With Art
I just discovered this rich resource for all of us visual learners who follow “Praying Our Heritage”
Venezuela MISEVI in Mission
A group of 5 MISEVI missionaries embarked on their adventure with the slogan GO WITHOUT FEAR TO SERVE.
