One way to hear the Advent Gospel message is to put ourselves in the shoes of all those people walking out to that desert to listen to John the Baptist.
Reflections
Where Do “Thanks” Go After Thanksgiving Day?
For most, but not for everyone, Thanksgiving is a day with lots of good things to eat, parades and football games to watch, family traditions to be celebrated.
An Advent Journey With St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | Introduction
Over the next four weeks, the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton will reflect on Mother Seton’s lifelong journey of Advent. Introduction.
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.
The Vincentian Hummingbirds
The Vincentian hummingbird can be found everywhere, discreet and anonymous, doing their part so that the message of Christ can reach the hearts of all.
Who was your childhood hero?
Who was your childhood hero or heroine? Who was Vincent’s hero as he matured?
Child Migration: A Video To Reflect On
See and reflect on a 1-1/2 minute video about a very vulnerable population in our world.
Stretching Toward The Kingdom
A key theme in a recent workshop on intercultural living was stretching – the oftentimes painful effort needed to expand our perspectives and widen our view of what true and valuable.
