Reflections

Lure of Power, Wealth and Glory

Jesus wears the crown of glory since he rejected the devil’s lure and suffered death.  The Crucified is model of true grit; we fix our gaze on him. The Holy Spirit who came down on Jesus in the Jordan now leads him to the desert.  There, the one who embodies the truth...

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

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.

Ukraine – St. Vincent, a Ukrainian Rabbi, and an Orthodox Christian

I have written before of St. Vincent’s way of reading the bible by picturing himself in the scene he was reading about

A Time to Die and a Time to Rise from the Dead

March and April will be marked by the celebrations of Lent, Holy Week and Easter. We frequently relate the time of Holy Week and Easter to a time for vacations, delicious meals and desserts.

Is Advent Missing In Action?

Is Advent Missing In Action?

The Incredibly Shrinking Season of Advent We have incredibly shrinking airline seats, middle class, paychecks, computers, glaciers, and even, it seems, our planet. Articles have been written about each of the above. But so far, I have not come across an article on our...

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