I never realized how often Jesus reminded his followers to move beyond talk to action.
Reflections
Sheep Who Do Not Have a Shepherd
Jesus, the Good Shepherd, seeks the good of the sheep. He is not like those who steal, slaughter and destroy as they...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 8
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Not Enough (Is 55; Rom 8:39; Mt 14:13-21)
An often-heard question: “Is there enough to go around?” Sometimes asked out of kindness, it can also arise out of fear.
How Do We Listen To the “Cries of the Poor”?
To listen deeply requires paying attention not just to the words but to understand the whole person. Is that the way we listen to the cries of people who are poor?
Strangers, Foreigners, There Are No More
Jesus makes one of the citizens and the strangers. In him, there is neither Jew nor Greek, neither slave nor free, neither male nor female. Needs do not know borders, of nation or religion. That is why both Jews and strangers have needs. So, it does not surprise...
Vincentian Prayer Images: A Profile In Courage
The time a Daughter of Charity, Sr. Rosalie Rendu, stopped the fighting in the streets of Paris during the French Revolution.
Modern Slavery – Human Trafficking
Modern slavery – It’s happening all around us in places we might visit on a regular basis
Homelessness and COVID-19 in an International Context
This blog provides a snapshot of how different countries, systems and cultures are responding to the impact of COVID on homeless populations.
The Pope Video • The Maritime World
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: The Maritime World.
Please Don’t Tell Anyone
Why did Jesus tell them not to tell anyone? Was it possible he realized that at that point, they would jump to wrong conclusions?
When You Can’t Find “That Room”
During our pandemic, the lack of restrooms has become an issue for delivery workers, taxi and ride-hailing drivers, and others who make their living outside of a fixed office building.
