Reflections

Empty Seats in the School of Jesus

In a recent homily, Pope Francis warned us about “the empty seats in the school of Jesus:” Do any of these excerpts hit home?

Burden and Sorrow of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Jesus is God-with-us.  He stays with us all along the way that we travel.  He finds bearable the burden that we turn out to be. The disciples cannot haul in the net due to the huge number of fish caught in it.  But surely, it is a burden that makes the fishermen...

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXX

One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.

When Justice and Peace Shall Kiss

Given that adequate housing is an issue of social justice, it might be helpful to look at the concept of justice in light of the need for a home for all.