Changing Clocks! It is an annual ritual in many parts of the world. I suspect most of us sleep through it.
Reflections
Hope in God, Rely on Him for All Things
Jesus became poor, a curse and sin for our sake. That is how needy his disciples are to become. And they should hope in God alone.
Firewood for the Soul: Gratitude
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
What it Means to See Beyond Myself and See Others
As Vincentians, we have each answered a profound call—a vocation that goes beyond mere service or charity.
A Vincentian View: A Story for Yom Kippur – Jonah
As Christians, we can pray with and for our Jewish brothers and sisters on these holy days. We can learn from their time of devotion and reflection.
The Vincentian Virus
I see some Covid connections with another, more benign virus – the Vincentian Virus. COVID19 is both similar to and very different from the Vincentian Virus.
Warn the Wealthy and Self-Satisfied
Jesus, God’s wise and sharp word, is worth more than gold and silver. He judges what the heart thinks of and what it wants to do. He also serves to warn the wealthy and self-satisfied of the risks they run. A man who seems to be in dire need of an answer kneels down...
Firewood for the Soul: That Fateful Tune
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
There is no “You” without “Me,” nor “I” without “You” • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
The "I" is truly importunate and hateful, that selfish solitude does not suit the needs of my character; I need the moral accompaniment of the family, the feeling of the "We." You are good and charitable in allowing it, and I will take you for your word. From now on...
See Beyond the Facts On the Ground
Many of us wear glasses. Others may need glasses to read. But that’s not the seeing I am asking about. I am asking how many of us see beyond the facts in front of us.
A Canadian View: A Fresh Approach To Social Justice
The term social justice can mean different to different people. It can also leave us confused on exactly what it is or is not.
The Sacrificing Seed (John 12:24-26)
In John’s gospel, to shed light on the meaning of his upcoming death, Jesus employs the image of a grain of wheat.
