Reflections

Being Missionaries, Witnesses of Hope and Easter Joy

Missionaries are witnesses of a faith lived with total dedication and a hope rooted in the Risen Christ. Their Easter joy drives them to transform suffering into life and to bring God’s love to the most forgotten corners of the world.

Advocacy and the Vincentian Charism

All of us in the Vincentian family are experts at direct service. Advocacy, however, seems to be a challenge for most of us in the Vincentian family.

Loving Last Words (John 13:34)

I came across a writer who drew on her experience to add some personal texture to Jesus’ words at his Last Supper, “As I have loved you, so love one another.”

“Are We There Yet”?

Even those of us in advanced age remember the excitement and impatience. Four words – “Are we there yet” – captured our anticipation, excitement, and impatience. “There” was shorthand for so many events… parties, summer vacations, new experiences and …

Layers and barks

The coconut is a difficult fruit to split open. You will need a machete or a large knife to get to its delicious meat. In many parts of Latin America, fresh coconut water serves to quench the thirst of those on a walk. Staying in my memory is the amazing agility of...

The Value of Suffering

The Value of Suffering

The Value of Suffering -- Vincentians are Merciful – See your Miracles in Prayer – Forgiveness and Trust God’s Plan Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, April 12. 2016 The Value of Suffering – Many of those we serve are suffering more than we know. Our job as...

How can I make a difference?

How can I make a difference?

To be a difference maker don’t let your environment get you down. J. Patrick Murphy writes in one of his mini-reflections on the life of  Mr. Vincent, "France was at war through all of Vincent's life except for the last few months. Beheading for religious dissidents...

Examination of a Vincentian Social Conscience

Examination of a Vincentian Social Conscience

In his blog, A Voice of the Poor - Looking at life through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, Jack Murphy presents various resources available that "help for our beliefs and to compare our actions to the standards of our faith." These include the Ignatian Spiritual...

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