I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”
Reflections
Lenten Video Series, Day 6: Even a Glimpse
It is through the Passion and Crucifixion that Jack Ziegler comes face-to-face with Christ’s sacrifice.
Prayers and Changes for Good
Christ is always before the Father in prayer. And it is while he prays that the appearance of his face changes and...
See the Master, and you see the Father
Jesus alone makes us see the Father fully. We can see the Father fully, even here below, through his only Son. He is in the bosom of the Father there above. That is because the only Son has become flesh and dwelt among us in Jesus. He is the same as the one who is...
Step by Step – Prayer Rejuvenates Us
Step by Step – Prayer Rejuvenates Us - God Watches Over us - Land of the Living - John 16:20-23 Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Step by Step Almighty, eternal, just, and merciful God, grant us in our misery that we may do for your sake alone what we know you want us...
We Are Living the Times of the Holy Spirit • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
"Souls that are truly poor and desirous of serving God should place their trust in the coming of the Holy Spirit within them believing that, finding no resistance in them, He will give them the disposition necessary to accomplish the holy will of God which should be...
Reconnecting with Myself Through Vincent de Paul’s Footsteps #IamVincent
My Origins I was born and raised in Chicago, but grew up in a traditional Mexican Catholic household. By traditional I mean that my family and I would go to church every Sunday morning and have breakfast together afterwards. Another thing was that I was never allowed...
A Swish of Silk – St. Catherine Labouré
Context Catherine Laboure is, in my mind, the forgotten Vincentian figure. This saint lived in 19th century France. When Catherine was only 9 years old, her mother died. To help cope, young Catherine took a picture of the Blessed Virgin Mary off of her wall,...
A Vincentian View: Trinity and Community
A Vincentian View: Trinity and Community Vincent held out two great teachings of the Church for particular reverence by the members of the Congregation: the Incarnation and the Trinity. This past Sunday, we celebrated our triune God. The primary symbol for a life of...
Newness that Is Amazing and Shocking
Jesus embodies newness. This newness amazes and shocks. The newness that is Jesus shows up undoubtedly as he feeds about five thousand. Like sheep, they rest in green pastures. Due to the newness of the sign Jesus does, those who have eaten try to make him king. ...
Fix Your Eyes on God – The Pardon Prayer
Fix Your Eyes on God - The Pardon Prayer - Vincentians Need Their Faith - Gospel - JOHN 16:16-20 Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Fix Your Eyes on God O gracious Parent! Elevate our souls, and give us access to thy sublime throne, that stable seat of pure delight!...
Learning From Others: Listening. Experiencing. Trusting.
Taking Steps Towards Action. VHT & Reflecting on Who Has Shaped Me Being a part of the Vincentian Heritage Tour was a privilege and an honor. Spending a week with other student leaders at DePaul, as well as incredible faculty members, and a world-renowned...
