What are signs of hope during these challenging times in our Church and society?
Reflections
A Vincentian View: Called to Serve
In the St. Thomas More Church on the campus of St. John’s University, a collection of beautiful stained-glass windows surrounds the place of worship.
Contemplation: His Will Be Done
Holy indifference, taught by St. Vincent, is not apathy but persevering acceptance of God’s will. St. Louise called it “an angelic state,” awaiting God’s commands with peace. It requires detachment from worldly desires—even health—seeing all as providential. This readiness transforms suffering, deepens solidarity with the poor, and sanctifies us by drawing us and others closer to Christ.
Contemplation: Chosen From All Eternity – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Virtue, our catechism teaches, is a “habitual and firm disposition to do good.” [CCC: 1833] The good deeds themselves are not the virtue; they are, or should be, the fruits of our virtue. From our virtue of charity comes...
Sap of Life, Strength and Fruitfulness
Jesus is the true vine. He gives the branches that remain in him the sap that gives them life and strength and makes them bear plenty of fruit. Jesus uses the allegory of the vine and the branches. He does so since he wants to make clear how his disciples should...
Undervalued Gift
I am finally becoming aware of the gift I have taken for granted all my life. The home we call Planet Earth. I suspect I am not alone in this.
Solidarity – in Life, Death, and New Life (Mark 14:1-15:47)
A remark I once overheard: “I don’t mind suffering when nobody knows about it – as long as somebody knows about it!”
Doubting Thomas – the Fact-checker
’Doubting Thomas’ gets bad press. But in today’s post-truth world, full of fake news and disinformation, there is much we can learn from him”, says Rev. Peter Crumpler.
Contemplation: To You Alone – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org To offer the benefit of the doubt is to assume the best of somebody even when you are uncertain of the truth. Is this not what we are called to do in our encounters with the neighbor? Thomas, we are told in John’s gospel,...
Ruler and Savior, Lord and Messiah, Good Shepherd
Jesus is Ruler and Savior, Lord and Messiah. Yet he lords over no one; he serves and is the Good Shepherd who gives his life for the sheep. A ruler among Jesus’ own should not at all be like a ruler among the Gentiles. The latter lords it over others. The former, on...
The Pope Video • For the Role of Women
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Role of Women.
Eucharistic Gift – Wrapped In a Story
We know the Pope appreciates a good story. Maybe that is why a Capuchin preacher, speaking to the Pope, ended his profound reflection on the Eucharist with a story.
