Reflections
Seeking Wisdom Through Common Ground
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).
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
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...
Hear His Voice – Love Letters from God – Modeling Jesus – Hoarding is not a Gospel Value
Hear His Voice - Love Letters from God – Modeling Jesus - Hoarding is not a Gospel Value Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday July 28, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: Pray for the desire to experience God’s new life and a willingness to be healed and transformed....
Laudato Si and the “Preferential Option for the Poor”
“Preferential Option for the Poor” is the latest reflection by Fr. Pat Griffin in his series Considering Consecrated Life Laudato Si’ has justifiably gotten a lot of attention. The emphasis in this document concerning the physical suffering of the poor because of the...
Setting Up the “Grassy Places” Fr. Tom McKenna
Setting Up the “Grassy Places” (John 6: 1-15), 17th Sunday To shake off some of the dust of familiarity from this very familiar scene in the Gospel (the multiplication of the loaves), let’s set it against its deeper backdrop. First off, there’s the condition of these...
Many a mickle makes a muckle
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), July 26, 2015 – 2 Kgs 4, 42-44; Eph 4, 1-6; Jn 6, 1-15 One body and one Spirit (Eph 4, 4) Jesus is our shepherd. We will lack nothing if we remain united to him. Jesus goes with his disciples to a foreign territory. A large...
God Blesses us Always – Take a Break – Enter the Kingdom – What Do You Need?
God Blesses us Always - Take a Break - Enter the Kingdom - What Do You Need? Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters: What joy you bring to me. I love reading about the great work you do for the Vincentian...
Vincent, Rosalie and the Pope – Getting to know Jesus
In a Mass in Casa Santa Marta the Pope said that to know Jesus, you have to get involved with Him. "Read what the Church tells you about Him, talk to Him in prayer and walk the street with him. Thus, will you know who this man is.’ " Blessed Rosalie Rendu, DC said she...