Jesus has gone up to heaven and now sits at the right hand of the Majesty on high as Lord. He wants us to be as fully...
Reflections
An Extraordinary Assembly
Some words that come to mind to describe our experience of the assembly: enlivening, challenging, engaging, hospitable, surprising, interesting, fulfilling, energizing, necessary, healing, messy, faithful, providential, joyful, prayerful, synodal.
Firewood for the Soul: The Candle Stick
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Risen from among Those Who Are Dead
Jesus, who died on the cross, has risen. Hence, we cannot look for him among the dead, but among the living. Early in the morning, following the Sabbath right after Jesus’ death and burial, Mary of Magdala goes to the tomb. Knowing what Mark and Luke say, we can...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 22
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Create in Us a Clean Heart
During this season of Lent, I have had the opportunity to read daily reflections from two different books. One that was particularly striking to me was from Give Us This Day, and was written by Sr. Irene Nowell, OSB.
The Passion of Christ
The famous 2004 film, The Passion of The Christ, directed by Mel Gibson, depicted very vividly the passion which Jesus underwent, especially during the last twelve hours of his life here on earth. The film opens up with a touching visualization of Jesus’ prayer...
Palm Sunday Reflection
A short reflection for Palm Sunday for the Vincentian Family (slide presentation).
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...
