I came face to face with the fact my heart IS troubled. It is troubled by the polarization in our world, our country… and, perhaps especially, among the followers of Jesus.
Reflections
A Vincentian View: A Good Education
Sister Louise Sullivan, D.C has an article on “The Core Values of Vincentian Education” which provides my regular starting point when I speak of education as an important part of our charism and mission.
Getting Personal About Life Choices
It is no secret! Fewer and fewer people are committing to various forms of religious life as priests, sisters, and brothers.
Following Mother Seton’s Path Into the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Devotion to the Sacred Heart teaches us that the way of the saints is not about an abstract ideal or rules for life, but about the unfathomable love of God, who we embrace—blood, sweat and all. The objection I often feel when I see a picture honoring the Sacred Heart...
A Vincentian View: On the Way for a Visit
On the campus of both Niagara University and St. John’s University, identical life-size metal statues of the Blessed Mother stand outside in grassed areas.
Learning To See As God Sees
Reading Francis’ seven short reflections, I was able to shift my focus and see more clearly what each of these seven gifts look like.
Contemplation: A Culture of Encounter
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Home Visit both were formed when Frédéric Ozanam declared in 1833 that “we must do what Our Lord Jesus Christ did” and “go to the poor.” [Baunard, 65] The very first Rule in 1835...
Ideals, Facts, Utopia, Reality
Jesus is God-with-us, which means he is Love-with-us.
A Vincentian Heart
An Interview with Gina Paredes from the Dominican Republic
Re-evaluating Your Childhood Beliefs
I would be surprised if you haven’t re-evaluated some of your childhood beliefs.
How Mother Seton Teaches Us About the Gift of God Himself
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton believed in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist even before she was fully received into the Church.
Hearing the Voice (John 10:11-18)
I think people would worry if someone accused them of “hearing voices.” But the truth of the matter is that during each week, any number of voices are directed at us.
