In 1993, my husband Bill and I set out on a new journey and, together with the Vincentian priests and brothers, birthed the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers (which is now part of MISEVI).
Reflections
New video in the Seton Shrine’s Seeker to Saint series: “Storybook Romance”
In 1793, Elizabeth Ann Seton met a dashing man who sweetly called her his dear “Eliza.” That man, William Magee Seton, became the husband Elizabeth dearly loved.
The Pope Video • Social Friendship
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Social Friendship
Giving voice to “Giving Voice-aged people”
In "Blessed be God who filled my soul with fire!" Tracy Kemme, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, shares with profound honesty her reflections on a recent presentation "Younger Religious in the Time and Place we were Called to live". I must admit that as I read it I...
Not settling for less
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), August 16, 2015 – Prov 9, 1-6; Eph 5, 15-20; Jn 6, 51-58 Understand what is the will of the Lord (Eph 5, 17) Jesus invites us to a shocking life, which, however, guarantees everlasting life and the resurrection. Jesus does not...
Generous Heart – Turn Everything to Love – Centering in Christ – According to God’s Will
Generous Heart - Turn Everything to Love - Centering in Christ - According to God's Will Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday August 11, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: Pray for each other and for those around the globe suffering from natural disaster, fires,...
There’s Authority and There’s Authority – Fr. Tom McKenna
In Matthew’s 10th chapter, Jesus calls the disciples together and, as it says, “gives them authority” over the unclean spirits and diseases and illnesses. And by authority, Matthew means the power Jesus himself has been exercising, Jesus’ own power given Him by the...
Am I my own worst enemy?
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), August 9, 2015 – 1 Kgs 19, 4-8; Eph 4, 30 – 5, 2; Jn 6, 41-51 Live in love (Eph 5, 2) Jesus lifts up and strengthens those who are crushed, and wakes up and disturbs those who are self-complacent. God encourages us who feel...
Silence – Your Grace is Enough – Live a Little Boldly – We are Made for Living
Silence - Your Grace is Enough - Live a Little Boldly – We are Made for Living Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, August 4, 2014 My dear Vincentian Family. Blessed are the Vincentians, who know how to love unconditionally, they will reflect the love of...
The Giver in the Gift – Fr. Tom McKenna
“The Giver In The Gift” - From what to who [Jn. 6, 24-35] Some years ago, there was a bestselling book entitled “My Grandfather’s Blessing.” It was about a relationship between a Jewish girl and her grandparent, who happened to be a Rabbi. As a sidebar theme, it...
How to enlarge the circle of solidarity and draw attention to human needs
Is a publicity campaign the way Vincent would do things?
Dissatisfied Socrates
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), August 2, 2015 – Ex 16, 2-4. 12-15; Eph 4, 17. 20-24; Jn 6, 24-35 Put on the new self (Eph 4, 24) Jesus fully reveals God’s will for us. Those who are looking for Jesus do something good. The only thing they lack is a better...
