network
Jesus is merciful as his Father is merciful. That is why he weeps with us who face death. And he surrenders to it to...
Articles in Reflections
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent’s Advice To a Bishop
Vincent was no stranger to the plague. Here is part of his response to a Bishop who asked his advice.
Lenten Video Series: Day 23, Selfless Deed
This Lent, we offer to you the 2020 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 23: Selfless Deed.
Most Holy Trinity
Mystery of goodness For centuries, theologians have made much effort to study the mystery of God; they delve conceptually into his nature and expound their conclusions, using different terminologies. But frequently, our words conceal rather than reveal his mystery. ...
What we have seen and heard we proclaim now to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us (1 Jn 1, 3)
Most Holy Trinity (C), May 26, 2013 - Prov 8, 22-31; Rom 5, 1-5; Jn 16, 12-15 Those chosen by Jesus to be his witnesses in the beginnings of the Church shared with others their experience with him. Jesus has been using their contribution, handed down through the...
Pentecost Sunday
In need of salvation The Holy Spirit of God is not owned by the Church. It does not belong exclusively to religions. We have to call on him to come upon the whole world that so badly needs salvation. Come, creator Spirit of God. There is no peace in your world. Your...
He richly poured out on us the Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ (Tit 3, 6)
Pentecost Sunday (C), May 19, 2013 – Acts 2, 1-11; 1 Cor 12, 3b-7. 12-13; Jn 20, 19-23 Just as locked doors are not impenetrable to Jesus, so also the infidelity, weakness and fear of his confidants, partakers of his table, fellow travelers from Galilee to Jerusalem,...
Jesus’ Ascension
The blessing of Jesus - They are Jesus’ last moments with his own. He will presently leave them to enter definitively the mystery of the Father. He can no longer accompany them along the roads in the world as he has done in Galilee. No one can replace his presence....
Seek what is above, where Christ is seated (Col 3, 1)
The Ascension of the Lord (C), May 12, 2013 - Acts 1, 1-11; Eph 1, 17-23; Lk 24, 46-53 The disciples look at the sky captivated. They get out of their ecstasy with the intervention of messengers who point out to them the similarity between the departure and the...
Jesus’ last wishes
Jesus is bidding his disciples farewell. He sees that they are sad and afraid. They all know that they are spending the last hours with their Teacher. What will happen when they need him? To whom will they go? Who will defend them? Jesus wants to give them...
Live by the Spirit (Gal 5, 16)
Sixth Sunday of Easter (C), May 5, 2013 - Acts 15, 1-2. 22-29; Rev 21, 10-14. 22-23; Jn. 14, 23-29 The devil induced an apostle to betray Jesus. The father of lies filled the hearts of Ananias and Sapphira that they blatantly lied, although the couple belonged to the...
Friendship within the Church
Jesus says aloud what the disciples are sensing, “My children, I will be with you only a little while longer.” He speaks to them tenderly. He wants his last gestures and words etched on their hearts: “I give you a new commandment: love one another; as I have...