There are hardly any words in all the gospels more blunt than the stark ones Jesus proclaims in Luke’s 14th chapter.
Reflections
How Many of Us Have Reimagined Labor Day?
I am willing to bet that most of us think of Labor Day as marking the last hurrah of summer or a day of supposed “fantastic sales.”
Bother Those of Strict Observance
Jesus shows us God who is rich in mercy. He welcomes sinners and eats with them. This does bother not a few folks....
The Vincentian as Educators
We, Vincentians of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and members of other branches of the Vincentian Family, are born educators.
Breaking Down Barriers
How a first-hand visit to a Leprosy Center helps to break down barriers and reveal the humanity and the dignity of each person.
A New Voice From Ireland, United Kingdom & Europe: YOU are 1 in 4 million!
As 1 of 4 million members of the Vincentian Family, Dee Mansi, a new contributor on what’s going on in Ireland, UK and Europe reflects on BREXIT.
The Pope Video • Human Trafficking
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Human Trafficking
The (Not So) Hidden Costs of the Eucharist
Does our self-centered focus on what God does for us in the Eucharist blind us to what God asks us to do in the Eucharist?
Loving the Poor
As an incentive to deepen our reflection, it is appropriate to ask: do I feel love for the poor?
A Vincentian View: Weariness and Thirst
The “weariness of the journey” can capture the sense of so many of us who take up the responsibilities for our Church, communities, and families.
Who Would Have Thought They Would Be Collaborators?
An idea worth imitating! EnerCasa Co-op has come up with an idea of harvesting energy from mall shoppers who stop by to pedal on a stationary bicycle, giving electricity to local non-profit organizations.
Hunger for the Word of God
Those who trust in Jesus and obey Him become new and satisfy their hunger.
