A seminarian opened my eyes! Some 50+ years ago, I was his supervisor in what was then called a field education program. He was sharing something that dawned on him after visiting a local prison.
Reflections
Strong Resolve to Walk with Jesus
Jesus is strong in his resolve to go to Jerusalem to live his Paschal Mystery. To be his disciple means to walk with...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 3
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
Wanted Very Urgently Indeed: Prophets
Jesus is the definitive answer to the prayers of those who bemoan that there are no prophets. That is how wanted prophets are. That prophets are that wanted is clear in the lament, “Now we see no signs, we have no prophets.” We read something like it in Lam 2, 9. ...
Châtillon: God Works With Our Choices
Here in Châtillon, the Confraternities of Charity began as the creative collaboration of the women of the parish and their parish priest.
Pope’s Video Won an International Prize for Best Strategy
On Friday, June 15, a video with the collaboration of Pope Francis won an international prize for “best strategy in social action” at the International Festival of Social Publicity in Spain. Jesús Colina, from Aletia writes: The video was put together by the Migrants...
Does the Daily News Overwhelm You?
We might not be able to accomplish as much as St. Vincent. But we can all do the next right thing… realizing something must be done and asking the Vincentian Question, WHAT MUST I DO?
COVIVO Blind Cafe Reflections #5
Colorado Vincentian Volunteers had the pleasure of hosting The Blind Café Experience for about 70 of our incredible #CVVAlum and current volunteers. It was a powerful evening of dinner in the dark, rich conversation, an active music listening experience, and of course, lots of companionship.
A Canadian View: Poverty and Vincentian Charism
I imagine everyone has their own vision of poverty. It is usually a picture of someone dressed poorly, if a man he likely has a beard or long unkempt hair. Women are pictured in old, dirty clothes with no makeup. Poverty can also mean you live in subsidized housing,...
Sensitivity of Faith in the Face of Death
Jesus wants to bring light to those who live in the shadow of death. If we just have faith and Jesus’ sensitivity, his wish for us will come true. Neighbors and relatives rejoiced with Elizabeth. But they did not really experience her sensitivity to the merciful God....
A Vincentian View: What’s in a Name?
Elizabeth and Zechariah are willing to think “outside the box”, and give a new name to this extraordinary gift which comes into their midst.
Lessons from Nature – Systemic Change
The gift of a closing prayer drawn from nature.
