Jesus is the true vine. He gives the branches that remain in him the sap that gives them life and strength and makes...
Reflections
Firewood for the Soul: Run Down
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Experience, the Mother of Knowledge • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
We are convinced that the science of charitable reforms is not learned in the books or in the tribunes of the public...
I Thought I Knew the Apostles!
I have read and preached about the apostles for more than 50 years. I am just now discovering questions I wish I had asked… and prayed about.
A Vincentian View: Washed Feet
I have never had my feet washed on Holy Thursday. Mostly, I have avoided the invitation in some way or another.
Is God Caught In Our Spam Boxes?
If we have a digital mail account, we know what spam is. Our “in” boxes can fill rapidly. Most learn to set filters to reduce what we actually see.
Feed Other Humans First of All
Jesus seeks to feed us with his body and blood, so that we may have life to the full. He loves us, yes, to the end. For sure, the thirty pieces of silver cannot but feed even more Judas Iscariot’s greed. But does the traitor sell Jesus for a trifle, asking no high...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 21
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Pope Francis – Confession Changed His Life
In 1953 at the age of 17, Pope Francis had a life-changing experience in confession.
“Homelessness is a silent war on children”
What is the average age of homeless persons in America? Over 50 Between 30 and 49 Between 15 and 29 Below 15 I really wonder how many would have guessed age 11, much less that it is a well-researched fact. (as of January 2022). More info at this link Cynthia Griffith...
Never Alone (John 11:1-45)
One of the heaviest of feelings is the one of being alone. You hear it in the cry of an infant, and more generally you catch it in the forlorn look of any lonely person.
Facing St. Joseph’s Challenges Today
Often we want to get around troubles and challenges in life rather than go through them. If only we could skip from the beginning to the end without going through the middle.
