That day, as Jesus sat in the temple precincts, what impressed him? What caught his eye?
Reflections
Clouds by Day, and Fire by Night
Jesus, our Shepherd, leads us along the right path. He spreads clouds as cover and fire to light up the night. He...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History VI
Vincent would try to lift the poor out of their corporal and spiritual poverty and to make the rich put themselves at the service of the poor.
Savior and Messiah and Lord of all
The Savior comes with a great light to save us in an unexpected way. Now appears the grace of God. Though he may dictate to the whole world, Caesar Augustus does not save, nor does governor Quirinius, an opportunist among many, not even king David, who gives renown to...
Mary and Darkness – Fr. Tom Mckenna reflects
Father Tom McKenna offers this final Advent reflection - Mary and Darkness There’s a verse somewhere in the Advent readings which sets a tone for much of the season. “Over you shall come a great darkness.” If you heard that line standing by itself and out of the...
A Cry in the Silence
A Cry in the Silence - Another reflection in Fr. Pat Griffin's series Considering Consecrated Life Of all the songs associated with the Christmas season, is any one more widely known or sung than “Silent Night”? I think that every Christmas pageant or show which I...
Vincentian Convictions and Gestures with regard to Mercy
Vincentian Convictions and Gestures with regard to Mercy By: Father José Antonio González P. CM Pope Francis, with the publication of the Bull, Misericordiae Vultus, has called us to live the Jubilee of Mercy. The Pope tells us that the jubilee is a special...
Fourth Sunday of Advent – LCUSA
Fourth Sunday of Advent 2015 – Reflection This week’s reflection was written by Ruth Noel, Vincentian Spiritual Moderator for the Ladies of Charity. Excerpt... “…I am the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done unto me according to your word.” Mary is the example of one who...
Blessing for those who believe in Jesus
Jesus is the only blessing we need. He becomes our blessing, our consecration, by doing God’s will to the end. Elizabeth blesses Mary. For this, she does not depend on either Zechariah’s priesthood or his maleness. He hardly figures in the scene dominated by two women...
God’s dreams for us
In "God's dreams for us" Fr. Tom McKenna reflects on a God who wants us to flourish. Advent is a season of dreams: the peaceable Kingdom, exiles coming back home, the web of death pierced through, crooked roads made straight. These are images of Yahweh’s end time that...
God Whispers to Our Hearts
God Whispers to Our Hearts – I Am a Sinner – Celebrate the Kingdom – God’s Plan for Us... Such are the topics for Lynn L'Heureux's weekly reflection Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday December 15, 2015 Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters. Pray always for Peace...
Mommy’s here!
The truth is, while the child can joyfully shout out “MOMMY’S HERE!” when they see her walk through the classroom or appear on the playground, most of these parents can’t do the same.
