Reflections

In the spiritual and charitable journey of Vincentians, we are constantly called to be not only “hands that offer help”, but “hearts that understand”, “eyes that see” and “ears that listen”. Charity, to be truly effective, must start from the point of view of those who receive it: the poor and those on the margins of society.

Praying and preaching the psalms has been one of my great joys for many years.  The opportunity to take a psalm and reflect upon its meaning has challenged me to study its context and appreciate its message. 

I lived with a Vincentian who was a railroad buff. The walls of his room were covered with scenic railroad posters. With joy he would tell you that he had ridden every major railroad in the US.