network
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.
Articles in 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.
The Pope Video • For Families
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Families.
Questioning God’s First Question
Do you remember God’s first question? It’s one parents often ask their children. But it is also one that has many meanings according to the context.
Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory (Rev. 22: 16; Jn 17: 20-26)
The word Glory shows up frequently in the Scriptures, all those praises of God’s Glory and in particular Jesus’ petitions to His Father asking to give the disciples (and all of us) the Glory that the Father has given Him.
Memorial Day After Mass Shootings
My feelings have been all over the lot after two mass shootings. The more I learn, the more intense my feelings.
Gifts of Christ Who Has Gone up to Heaven
Jesus Christ goes up to heaven and gives gifts to men and women. He wants them to grow up fully and be wholly human as he. We ask our Father in heaven many things. And the good things we ask for are summed up in his gift of the Holy Spirit (Lk 11, 13). Hence, this...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXXV
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.
Where is human dignity, I ask?
On Monday, May 9, 2022, Maya Davis, a graduating nursing student, gave the following sermon in our last Religion 399 African American Faith and Social Justice class. I asked Maya if I could share her words with the world. Let the words of her mouth and the meditations of her heart be acceptable, Oh Lord.
Are Christians “Woke”… Or “Waking Up”?
Today we increasingly hear about being “woke.” In this Vincentian Mindwalk I will try to move beyond any narrow political meanings.
When Reality Hits “home”!
Mark Horvath has been trying to bring home the reality of homelessness for real people who are homeless.