In many ways, he was very much like his peers. But in a most important way, he was different: He had a tremendous love for the Eucharist, His passion was Jesus Christ.
Reflections
A Vincentian View: Being Vincent de Paul
“Being Vincent de Paul” can prompt our reflection. The intent, however, should not be to compare ourselves to him but to allow our love for the poor to be inspired by his witness.
A Science Fiction Parable – Future, Past, and Present
How far can you see? For a six-foot-tall person, the horizon is a little more than 3 miles away. On Mount Everest, the horizon is about 230 miles away.
How Good it is to Help!
Helping the poor is good for the one who helps, pleases God, fills us with blessings, fulfills the evangelical mission in a high degree of mercy…
Recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of Bread … Today
Perhaps for the first time, I asked myself why did the breaking of the bread open their eyes more than seeing and listening to Jesus along the road.
A Canadian View: Reconciliation (Part 2)
Part two of how reconciliation was used as the foundation of the Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) commission.
The Experience of the Risen Christ in the Galilee of the Poor
To return to Galilee, the place of the pre-Easter follow-up, means to take up the story of Jesus, converting it into a new start and a new sense of life.
Achievement to Implementation
Certain stories might well be styled “echoing” because they reverberate with the inner story a person tells about herself.
Emmaus – Beginning a Systemic Change Process
As we read the Acts of the Apostles in this Easter season we see how it took time for the good news of the resurrection to sink in. Each Easter season I am amazed at what I learn about myself and ministry in their struggles.
Go forth in Peace with Faith and Courage
The risen Jesus is with us always. He gives us his peace and strengthens our faith, so that we may go forth to share the Good News.
Vincentian Volunteers
Vincentians act as volunteers in favor of families in need, and institute charitable organizations that serve children, young people, the sick and elderly.
Social Justice Conversations: Power to the People
More Vincentians are asking deeper questions and looking for ways to enkindle families and to link them with resources to move them to financial stability.
