Reflections

Firewood for the Soul: Comfort in others

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

“Beauty” is in God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent

"What can compare to the beauty of God, who is the source of all the beauty and perfection of creatures? Is it not from God that the flowers, the birds, the stars, the moon, and the sun derive their luster and beauty?  (SVP, vol XIII, no. 43). Vincent de Paul. [box...

“Insiders” With Closed Minds; “Outsiders” Who Were Open

I don’t think I can ever again read Luke’s account of Jesus’ rejection in his hometown (4:21-30) without thinking of Pope Francis’ homily.

A Vincentian View: Reconciliation and Renewal

When I celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation with people, my emphasis does not solely embrace God’s forgiveness of our sins of the past, but promotes God’s grace to live a better future.

Read the Signs of Jesus in Our Midst

Preach the Good News to the Poor

Jesus is the one the Lord God has anointed with the Holy Spirit and has sent to preach the Good News to the poor. In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.  And the sacred writers and wise holy men and women bring them to light for us to see.  We...

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