In the Gospels, Jesus mentions the “little ones” on several occasions. He says that they need to be treated with respect (Mt 18:10).
Reflections
Changing Our Clocks
Changing Clocks! It is an annual ritual in many parts of the world. I suspect most of us sleep through it.
Contemplation: A Boundless Reserve
The rule of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul discourages hoarding money, emphasizing that funds should be used generously for current needs without budgeting for the future, trusting in Providence to provide as needed. More important than financial aid, however, is offering companionship, empathy, and love to those in need, as true charity is not limited by material resources.
Active Waiting (Mark 1:1-8)
The Advent message? Not only to welcome the Lord’s arrival, but also to take the kinds of steps which ease His birthing among us.
Why Did I Create Mindwalk?
Either hopefully conveys a space where people feel comfortable in talking with friends that matter, about things that matter.
Recognize Jesus Who Is in Our Midst
Jesus is in in our midst. Do we Christians get to recognize him? Do we give witness to him by the way we are, live and act? Priests, Levites and Pharisees grill John as if they were in court. And he does not hesitate to recognize simply that he is not the Messiah nor...
How What I Dreaded Became a Source of Life
St. Vincent placed great importance on what he called “Repetition of Prayer.”
Vincentian Advent Reflections 2023 – Week 2
We are called to be compassionate to all.
A Canadian View: Hope Can Overcome Hopelessness
As we enter another Christmas time with lots of hopes and prayers it may be a good time to reflect on this world, we are living in which at times seems like a hopeless situation for many.
A Vincentian View: Back to the Beginning
Are you ready for the beginning of a new liturgical year?
Is Advent “Missing In Action?”
During this Advent season, may I suggest a modest approach to recovering the sense of our radical Advent hope.
Go out of the Old World of Old Men
Jesus sees fit to go out of the bosom of the Father to announce the Good News to the poor and to bring in the new heavens and the new earth. It seems that John, like Jeremiah, has the Lord’s word in his heart as a fire one cannot put out. It makes the son of...
