Reflections

Fishers of Men and Women, Sinners All

Jesus is the leading fisher of men and women.  Those he calls are also, though sinners, to be fishers of other sinners. Jesus tells Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.”  And Simon answers, “Teacher, we have worked hard all night and have...

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

The originality of Saint Vincent’s version of Christianity is one of the reasons that he is one of the great saints in history.

Claiming the Gift of Vincent’s Charism

Vincent was also a genius in organizing and networking. His passion for the poor expressed itself through an empowering humility that invited others to share their gifts.

Taking In (Nehemiah 8; I Corinthians 12; Luke 4: 18-21)

“Taking in the news.” It can refer to events both good and bad, taking in the news of a baby’s birth, for instance, or at the other end, receiving word of a loved one’s passing.

A Vincentian View: Listen

A Vincentian View: Listen

A Vincentian View: “Listen” When we look at our current political climate, everyone knows that there is something amiss.  Sometimes people describe it as a lack of civil discourse. I believe that. The reasoning given is that people have forgotten how to speak to one...

A Canadian View: RESPECT

A Canadian View: RESPECT

We were all saddened by the news of the death of Aretha Franklin, who was much more than a singer. She was a civil rights activist and a symbol of all that is good in America. In reading more about her life “off stage” one cannot help but have great respect for this...

A Life Time of Answering

A Life Time of Answering

A Life Time of Answering (Mark 8:27-30) People have wondered about the surprising, almost jarring response Jesus makes to Peter right after this apostle gives the exact right answer to the question, “Who do you say I am?” His reply, “You are the Christ.” But Jesus...

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