Reflections

“Rescue the poor and helpless from the grasp of evil…” Psalm 82, V. 4

Pope Francis has said that, “Human trafficking is the most extensive form of slavery in this twenty-first century!”

A Vincentian View: Joseph 2.0

All of us have probably seen a representation of that statue that sits on the desk of Pope Francis—the sleeping Joseph. 

Flying Geese, Fighter Pilots and Ministry

The next time you watch a flock of geese, pause for a moment — think about what they can teach us about ministry in general and, especially, “long-haul” ministries of systemic change.

Choose the One Who Chooses Us First

Jesus leads and completes the mission of those he sees fit to choose on his own initiative.  They, in turn, keep their eyes on him; he shows them to be like him and do as he. It is Jesus who takes the initiative to choose his apostles, missionaries or those he sends. ...
Things Ordinary, Yet Eye-Opening

Things Ordinary, Yet Eye-Opening

In Jesus dwells bodily the fullness of God.  He is the fullest meaning of things, which he uncovers for us to see. Being on top of things and aware of what is going on, Jesus tells the parable of the sower.  He turns the sower of people’s experience into a “Gospel...

Simplicity: My Vincentian Story

Simplicity: My Vincentian Story

“I fell in love the way you fall asleep; slowly, and then all at once.” -John Green My Vincentian Story begins in a church. As I grew up and learned about Catholicism, I always felt as if there was something missing. When I came to DePaul and learned the story of St....

I am a Doctor, and #IamVincent

I am a Doctor, and #IamVincent

Sai Aung Phyo was inspired by the University’s Vincentian Mission of service. As a student in the Honors Program at St. John’s, he tutored classmates in biology, chemistry, and physics. During his free time, he also participated in the Midnight Run program, in which...

To Be A Gospel Sign

To Be A Gospel Sign

To Be A Gospel Sign (John 6:30) In John’s gospel, the crowd in Capernaum asks Jesus, “What sign can you do for us?” To catch the full meaning here, it’s important to know John’s special use of the word ‘sign.’ He doesn’t mean it in the ordinary sense of one thing that...

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