If we ever longed for a paradise scene, a place of rest where it all comes together, psalm 23 paints it.
Reflections
The Ultimate Bridge Builder: Jesus
Over a lifetime, we each learn the stories of where we fit and don’t fit, and who are our good and bad guys. Sadly, at least in the eyes of God, for most of us, it is becoming increasingly difficult to avoid the trap of building walls instead of bridges.
Contemplation: Erasing the Old Divisions
Frédéric Ozanam emphasized that the Society of St. Vicent de Paul should remain free from political debates, focusing instead on charity and unity, believing that faith and service could transcend political divisions. While acknowledging natural political disagreements, he encouraged seeking common ground and prioritizing acts of love and service over ideological disputes.
The Pope Video • For the gift of diversity in the Church
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the gift of diversity in the Church
Your Favorite Image of God
Every family has favorites. Actually, there may be many favorites in a family depending on who you ask and their level of honesty.
A Vincentian View: Dreaming
The “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom” on August 28,1963 was scheduled to include a 3-hour program of speeches and performances by various civil rights leaders.
How Big Is Your Dream?
“Will that be … small, regular, or super-sized?”
Take Seriously the Good News of God
Jesus is the Good News of God in person. To take seriously this Good News means to have, for sure, life, bliss, salvation. There are those, of course, who do not take seriously Jesus’ proclamation that the kingdom of God has come. They say that if it were true, things...
Why Was Jesus Baptized?
In the back of my head, I have wondered why Jesus was baptized. After all, Jesus is the Son of God. He is sinless. There had to be something more.
“Let us choose life; let us choose the future.”
“Let us choose life; let us choose the future.” Pope Francis’ plea to decision makers and participants at COP28 and to all of us has been resonating in my heart.
Leaving No One Behind: A Promise and a Challenge for our Age
How can we leave anyone behind? How can we turn our backs on those who need us most?
The Light That Beckons (Mt 2: 1-12)
Stories can bring delight. And if there ever was a story that has sparked delight among believers, it’s the one about those three travelers from the East…
