It was a moment I think most of us dreaded. In the later stages of formation some 60 years ago I remember hearing the words “Mr. Freund please.”
Reflections
A Canadian View: Inter-Generational Trauma, Poverty & Racism, Part Three
I would like to examine the relationship between trauma, poverty and (systemic) racism over my next three articles. Part Three discusses (systemic) racism.
Ready to See (Luke 3:1-6; Phil 1:9-10)
What the teacher had done was prepare him to see. She had given him a way to notice more of what was there.
The Defining Backdrop
The Defining Backdrop (Gen. 17:5-9; Jn. 17) In the middle of Genesis, we come across the classic phrasing of a central theme running all through both Testaments of the bible, the Covenant. After telling Abraham He will make him the father of nations, Yahweh says, “I...
Dawn Means Love and Return to the Source
The risen Jesus is the dawn from on high. When we love him and keep his word, our darkness fades. Mary Magdalen visits the tomb at dawn. Seeing the tomb open, she worries just as the religious leaders do. It worries them that someone may steal the body of Jesus....
Pray Fervently – Vincentian Story – Consolation Suffering
Pray Fervently - Vincentian Story - Consolation Suffering Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Pray Fervently Pray to Our Lady—pray the Rosary very fervently, cling to Our Lady, she will surely lead you to Jesus to know His will for you. – Mother Teresa...
Becoming a Unicorn in Lent
Change. A word that we throw around a lot. To make or become different. An act or process through which something becomes different. In the startup tech space that I work in now, change is often viewed as something highly desired. In fact, everyone is looking for that...
To Have the Blessed Sacrament in the Community • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
"Perhaps they have told you that I have spoken on how essential the presence of the Blessed Sacrament is there, not ouly because of necessity, but so that Our Lord may take possession of the house in the eyes of those in any way associated with this work." (l. 203)....
He Leads People to the Poor: Bill Sweeney #IamVincent
Bill Sweeney could easily say, "I am Vincent." He's got Vincent's heart and Vincent's style: he leads people to the poor. https://youtu.be/9QhUwo7UPbY Parishioners at St. Francis de Sales Church, Belle Harbor, NY (USA) gather for a Lenten dinner. Young and old, Bill...
Get to Know: Hannah Brock
As the Anniversary Year committee has adopted an initiative to combat homelessness for this year and beyond, it's good to get to know people who work in this line. Depaul International is an acknowledged leader and member of the Vincentian Family. Vincentians of...
Return to the Spirit • A Video From Fr. Tomaž Mavrič
Here is the third video of the series dedicated to Folleville, presented by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM. You can see the first video of this third series in this link, and the second in this link. Let us recall that two series have already been published: In the first series...
A Vincentian View: The Way of the Cross
A Vincentian View: The Way of the Cross Are you in the practice of praying the Stations of the Cross? I have known a number of people for whom this is a regular devotion. In different parishes and situations, I have heard the Stations said in numerous ways. Some...
