Jesus took with him Peter, James and John and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves (Mk 9:2; Mt17:1). This...
Reflections
To Follow the Pope, as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Did
St. Peter is honored because despite his weaknesses, he loved and followed Jesus, and became the first pope. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton also chose a difficult path, when she answered God’s call, and entered the Catholic Church.
The Pope Video • For Victims of Abuse
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Victims of Abuse.
Illusions about Our Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus is the Suffering Servant of the Lord. Those who truly know him do not have illusions about him. The Teacher gives the Twelve full disclosure. For he does not want them to have illusions about how much it costs to be an apostle. After all, this is what calling...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Recognizing the Frederics In Our Midst
Do we recognize this generation’s Frederic and friends in our midst today?
Diaries of a Vincentian: The Passage
There’s much I have experienced about human nature as a school principal, inspector and lecturer, so surely I couldn’t be fazed by anything.
Father’s Day and the Fatherhood of God
It’s common for people to perceive God is like the fatherly figures in their lives. I experienced my father as loving.
A Canadian View: Black Lives Do Matter
The recent murder of George Floyd has resulted in a nationwide and even worldwide response to racial prejudice.
Now, More Than Ever, Housing Is Health Care
Homelessness is “a pre-existing condition” for the vulnerable homeless population. This insight … even if not surprising… raises a challenging question.
The One Body (Deuteronomy 8; 1 Cor 10:17; John 6:57)
You, me, all of us together are the Body of Christ.
What Are Elements Of Structural Racism?
What might be “Socially Acceptable” and “Not Socially Acceptable” elements of “structural” racism.
Afraid at Night, Uneasy at Daylight
Jesus is and will always be with us until the end of the age. We put our trust in him and in his words when we are afraid. Jesus tells the Twelve that no disciple is above his teacher. That is to say, those who are like wolves will call them names and speak ill of...
