One of the most consoling of the beliefs we profess in our Apostles Creed is that of The Communion of Saints.
Reflections
Contemplation: They Shall Be First
On home visits, Vincentians help neighbors discern their most urgent needs, offering encouragement and perspective. Yet beyond food or shelter, the deepest pain is often feeling “unimportant.” Inspired by St. Vincent and St. Paul, we are called to humbly regard others as more valuable, affirming through word and deed: “You matter—you are important to me and to God.”
Seek First, Yes, the Kingdom of God
Jesus is the gate; those who go in through him will be saved. Their concern is to seek first the kingdom of God and his justice.
Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 7
Each Friday of Lent we shared a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.
A Vincentian View: The Company of Strangers
Some years ago, I read a piece that discussed how much the modern world depends upon the work of strangers for its survival and wellbeing.
Anyone Listening?
Listening is more than waiting for a chance to respond or rebut the other.
Contemplation: Old and Ever New – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org With the rapid growth of the Society within its first two years, there arose a debate as to whether the first Conference, now grown quite large, ought to split in two. “Do you not think that our charitable society itself...
Set Free, out of Love, the Oppressed
Christ is risen! This goes to show that to go from here to there to preach the Good News to the poor, to cure the sick and to set free the oppressed, to love, is to please God. God anoints Jesus with the power of the Holy Spirit. And he, then, goes about to do good...
Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 6
Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.
Two Lenten Meditations (Slide Presentation)
“Our contemplation of the crucified Lord can not remain merely a pious exercise…” – Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Which are you? A “Whack-a-mole” or “Big picture” Person?
It occurs to me that there are two approaches to problem-solving. – “Whack-a-mole” and “Big Picture.”
A Closer Walk (John 2:13-25)
Early in St. John’s gospel, we see Jesus resolutely striding into the outer courtyard of the Jerusalem Temple, a space bordering on what the Jewish people acknowledged to be God’s own Dwelling place.
