“How was your Easter?” How many times have you said that recently? Usually, it leads to a lively conversation about family gatherings, etc.
Reflections
Black Catholics and Racial Injustice
As North American social justice advocates from various branches of the Vincentian Family we have continually addressed the situation of people disadvantaged by racial injustice.
Can one word change the world? Yes!
Today I would like to explore the “annunciation” of the greatest change in human thinking. Mary’s yes changed HER world … and OUR world!
I Believe! A Creed of the Poor
I believe in those who pray and struggle, I trust in the eyes of those who weep and in the voice of the prophets, I believe in those who are persecuted, humiliated and mistreated I believe in those who have nowhere to lay their heads, In mothers who stay in the...
#IamVincent How? Organize!
Organize. The year 1617 is for Vincent de Paul and for us an indication of what it means to say "I am Vincent." The unnamed author of this reflection at our partner site, We are Vincentians, tells us "...nothing is acquired but what is given, charity is a gift of...
A Vincentian View: Taking a Second (Better) Look
A Vincentian View: Taking a Second (Better) Look I think it is rare that we get things right the first time—at least, that is my experience. In order to learn how to do something, I need to do it more than once. To really understand something, to really allow it to...
Spirit of Signs, Life as well as Truth
At the request of Jesus, God gives the Holy Spirit to those who love Jesus. First, the Spirit remains with those who prove they love Jesus by keeping his commandments. As the presence of the Ascended one who has become the Giver of gifts, the Spirit equips believers...
Called to Serve – Vincentians Have God’s Grace
Called to Serve - Vincentians Have God’s Grace - Vincentians Put Others First - Vincentians are United - Fasting Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Called to Serve In the Gospel, the Lord invites us to accept our mission without placing conditions. It is an important...
Why We Cannot Wait For Immigration Reform
Below are excerpts and link to the full text from a talk on the current immigration dilemma by Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez. It was given at a Napa Institute conference in Washington, D.C. on March 8. Questions for thought/discussion are included as well. My...
Befriending the Other #IamVincent
Coming to the Midwest I expected to jump right into a new community. I had moved many times before and was generally good at the whole “making friends” thing. But it suddenly became harder after living intentionally with nine souls that intricately became connected...
A Vincentian Creed
I BELIEVE in God, the Lord of history who is and who comes; I BELIEVE in Jesus Christ, the Lord of life, who gave Himself for me, for you, for all without exception and who awaits me in the tabernacle; who is delivered as food under the species of bread and wine; who...
Framing The Scene
Framing The Scene (John 11:1-45) I remember a wise person once telling me that there’s no such thing as an un-interpreted fact. Everything you see out there you see through some kind of frame, some angle of approach that not only affects how you see, but more...
