Listening is more than waiting for a chance to respond or rebut the other.
Reflections
Lenten Video Series, Day 36: Encounter
Nick Tonnesen discusses his encounters with the homeless and how the sacrifices made to work for others provide the most fulfilling experiences.
Live and Die as Jesus Christ Did
The risen Jesus is at God’s right hand and intercedes for us. His love enables us to live and die as he did. There...
Señora Laura: A Vincentian Story
From a Digital Storytelling class at DePaul University called “Vincentian Storytelling.” This particular Vincentian story was chosen as “Most Vincentian.”
There Must Be a Path Here…
Are there any events that in retrospect changed your life? Have there been times when you realized how much good came out of something that seemed so bad at the time?
The Gift of Community: A Letter to a Future Volunteer
Savor the good times, and yes, even the challenging times. Community is absolutely incredible, and so much more than a simple definition could ever capture.
A Canadian View: Poverty and Human Dignity
The first Principle of Catholic Social Teaching is the Principle of Human Dignity which states that Every human being is created in the image of God and redeemed by Jesus Christ, and therefore is invaluable and worthy of respect as a member of the human family. The...
A Vincentian View: Family Gatherings
In the past two weeks, I have been to two important family events. One, a wedding in Milwaukee, enabled me to be surrounded by my brothers and sisters and their spouses for a few days. It was wonderful to be together and talk about our parents and their children. I...
Sowers of the Seed of the Kingdom of God
Jesus is the Sower of the seed of the kingdom of God. This Teacher wants his disciples to imitate him and be sowers who put their trust in God and are persevering. Our own failures and opposition from people can easily discourage us and make us tire of doing good. ...
The Pope Video • Social Networks
This month, the Pope asks us to pray that social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects others for their differences. Pope Francis - June 2018 The Internet is a gift of God, but it is also a...
St. Vincent and the Dignity of All Persons
In this video, John Bridges, DePaul Emeritus Society; Former Assistant Dean, Director of Admission and Alumni Relations of the Theater School at DePaul University tells a story about his sister and how he came to understand more about Vincent de Paul through the Heritage Tour.
Questions, Questions, Questions… the Most Important Question
Knowing that something must be done and being brave enough to ask ourselves, “What must I do?” is to know “What would Vincent do?”
