I have rarely if ever, thought of a 21st century 8-year-old as a Jesus figure.
Reflections
Being The Beloved (Isaiah 40:11: Lk 3:22)
A gift – something given over freely, with good will and coming not from obligation but from good will and esteem. It raises the question: of all the gifts to receive, which would be the most valuable and precious?
If I were John the Baptist…
In the back of my head, I have wondered why Jesus was baptized. After all, Jesus is the Son of God. He is sinless. There had to be something more.
Vincentian Discipline of Prayer – JOHN 14:15-21
Vincentian Discipline of Prayer - JOHN 14:15-21 - JOHN 15:12-17 - Vincentians Remain Calm Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentian Discipline of Prayer The courage to live the call to share Jesus with others comes from a hope that gives way to the discipline of...
Come Holy Spirit
Archbishop Van Thuan, from Vietnam, in his famous book, Testimony of Hope mentions about an interview done many years ago with Cardinal Jean Marie Lustiger of Paris. The Journalist asked him, “Do you believe in the existence of the devil?” “Yes, I do.” “But...
Falling in Love with Teaching • Vincentians of Wherever
Fall in love with what you do. Being the best and giving your best. That's being Vincentian! Testimony from alumni of Vincentian institutions let us know that Vincentians are out there! On the day Helen Rooney visited the Queens, NY, campus for the first time, she...
Why Do I Do What I Do?
MINISTRY AS A CALL – why do I do what I do?
You Cannot Live without Trust • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
St. Louise affirmed that trust in God is one of the two pillars of the Company of the Daughters of Charity. And she explained it to Saint Vincent: “I do not know if I am mistaken, but I think Our Lord will always desire more confidence than prudence to maintain the...
My experience in the Eastern Europe Meeting in Ukraine 2017
When the last week of April was around the corner, my heart started beating faster and faster. The reason for that was the upcoming meeting in Ukraine, which I had looked forward to since summer. All of us Vincentians who went to Krakow and to other meetings of the...
Pentecost In 2 Minutes #IamVincent
Vincent was a "Pentecost person." https://youtu.be/J5tr4pqWIo4 The folks at Busted Halo say, "The Holy Spirit is the Love poured out for us..." Does the Love of Christ "impel you"? Do you listen the Spirit and follow the Spirit's lead? Are you a...
A Vincentian View: The Paraclete
A Vincentian View: The Paraclete Usually when I consider the word “Paraclete,” I think of “advocate” or “intercessor” or “counselor” or some such term. “Paraclete” is, of course, one of the ways in which we often refer to the Holy Spirit. As we approach the...
Power for the Mission to Announce the Gospel
The Holy Spirit is the power that equips us for the mission to announce the Gospel. Salvation belongs to those who confess by the power of the Spirit, "Jesus is Lord," and believe that God raised him from the dead. Confession with our mouth, then, and faith in our...
