Reflections
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 38
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: This Love we Speak of
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
On the Edge of a Heart Attack • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"The souls of poor persons have the image of God imprinted upon them, and therefore we're bound to honor the Blessed...
The Student is the Teacher’s Masterpiece: St. Albert the Great and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Teachers can’t expect to have a student as exceptional as St. Thomas Aquinas, but both Albertus Magnus and Mother Seton understood that every teacher can create “masterpieces” by forming students in Christ’s image.
“Practicing” The Faith (Malachi 3:19-20)
As with all literature, there are many words in the Scriptures that need interpretation, that second look to get at their more underlying meaning.
How Does House-lessness Differ From Home-lessness?
I wondered what “wandering art gallery eyes” might mean; I often find intriguing insights in the French Catholic periodical La Croix.
Outcasts Who Enter the Kingdom Before Us
Jesus does not turn down the outcasts that come to him, but welcomes them. He promises to give them God’s kingdom. We celebrate the solemn feast of Jesus Christ, King of the universe. And the Church sends us back to the place called “The Skull.” There, they crucify...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 3
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Changing Our Clocks, Do-overs, and Fast-forwards
Changing Clocks! It is an annual ritual in many parts of the world. I suspect most of us sleep through it.
Systemic Change Commission to Offer Weekly Advent Reflections
In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections.
A Vincentian View: Precious in God’s Sight
The stories in Luke 15 (the lost sheep, coin and son) forcefully draw our attention to our importance in the eyes of God.
Who is My Neighbor the Day After Election Day?
Recently I reread John Allen’s reflection in Crux about an opportunity and a challenge for Catholics to play a major role in healing our deeply divided nation.