Early in St. John’s gospel, we see Jesus resolutely striding into the outer courtyard of the Jerusalem Temple, a space bordering on what the Jewish people acknowledged to be God’s own Dwelling place.
Reflections
“Real Families”
In my active years of helping families, I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”
Contemplation: A Friend of a Friend – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Have you ever had a friend with very different interests than your own?...
God Up Close (Mt. 11:2-11)
Something with which most every believer can struggle is the felt nearness of God: how close up do I sense the Divine presence?
How do you handle conflict? An Examination of Conscience.
A simple fact of life. We don’t always agree… especially on things that are important to us.
Justify Those Who Are Not Wholly Just
Jesus is “God-with-us.” This name makes known that the one who alone is holy is with us who are not holy; he wants to justify us. The angel of Joseph’s dream seems to justify Mary, to show her not guilty, to say that she has been true to him. But there are those who...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 7
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
What Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Message Meant to Mother Seton — And What it Means for Us
At Guadalupe, our Blessed Mother’s personal relationship with the people of Mexico changed the world. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton discovered the same truth in her own life. When you remember that Jesus and Mary are your family, then truly, anything is possible.
Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Catholic Social Teaching
In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Catholic Social Teaching.
The Pope Video • For volunteer not-for-profit organizations
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For volunteer not-for-profit organizations.
Your Mission As God’s Storyteller
Some have a natural gift for telling stories. Few of us think of ourselves as gifted storytellers.
An Examen for Racism
Our Vincentian family social justice have been discussing systemic racism in North America over this past year and its effect on the dignity and equality for each person’s human right and desire to live and participate in the common good for all.
