“You Catholics have one big tent that contains everyone.” That thought has been very reassuring to me over the years. Particularly when entertaining Catholic views that are different than mine.
Reflections
Public Transportation – Nuisance or Necessity
People who are not homeless have a variety of experiences with public transportation. How do you think homeless people view public transportation?
The Growing (Mk 4:26-34)
When Mark speaks to this endangered flock, it’s no surprise that he includes a pair of Jesus’ hope-filled parables, lessons on how things grow.
Vincentian charism as lived in various branches of the family
A charism is alive and relevant when through time it is accepted and adopted by many people.
T. McKenna – Barnabas, Patron Saint of “Visitors From Headquarters”
Barnabas was in close touch with the Spirit within and all around him.
Beyond abstraction
Sixth Sunday of Easter (B), May 10, 2015 – Acts 10, 25-26. 34-35. 44-48; 1 Jn 4, 7-10; Jn 15, 9-17 God is love (1 Jn 4, 8) Jesus Christ is the final word and the definitive work of love on God’s part. To return God’s love, it is enough for the disciples to follow...
Gospel of Life – Giving of Yourself – Does Jesus Still Appear Today – Sometimes We Need to Prune
Gospel of Life – Giving of Yourself – Does Jesus Still Appear Today – Sometimes We Need to Prune
Jesus Living – “As if”
Fr. Tom McKenna, CM offers these thoughts on Jesus as the “AS IF” person.
Fr. Pat Griffin – “The Ends of the Earth”
Celebrating the spread of the Gospel
“Vincentian” mothers across 3 centuries
Three Vincentian models of motherhood
Seeing Christ in the Humble One Who Serves – T. McKenna
So we sense these two opposing streams: be humble; be in your very self a manifestation of God’s glory.
The jar of costly anointment – A waste? A gift of all?
S. Tracy Kemme offers an inspiring reflection on the "alabaster jar of costly ointment" in the context of her upcoming profession of first vows as a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati. Who was the woman who came to anoint Jesus. Where did she come from? Did she know...
