The place of Mary sometimes surfaces in my reflections on the holy days of the Easter Triduum.
Reflections
Does God Love Us “For Better Or Worse?”
Does “for better or for worse” mean anything in the age of “prenuptial agreements?”
Send Jesus, Send the Disciples
Jesus is God’s Sent One to announce the Good News to the poor. And the Sent One, in turn, does not hesitate to send...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent Heard the Cries of the Poor
We know Vincent heard the cries of the poor. Can we listen as Vincent did?
New Soil
On the first day of attending my new elementary school, my mother said to me, “Just bloom where you’re planted!”
Reflections on Laudato Si´
A collaborative spirit is evident in Pope Francis’ writing and publication of his encyclical, Laudato si´: on Care for our Common Home.
The Church Is No Expert…
Pope Francis call us to explore together how our Catholic social tradition can help the human family heal this world that suffers from serious illnesses.
The Legal Issues of Sleeping in a Car
Aside from the cramped space and lack of proper facilities, those who live in their vehicles also have to worry about the legality of their lifestyle – something that is frequently in flux as laws change.
Lessons learned during the pandemic, #14: to go to the essence of things
This situation that we have experienced as a Family — and I, as a doctor on the front-lines treating COVID-19 patients — has forced us to return to our essence.
A Vincentian View: Faithful to the Mission
In this academic year, St. John’s University, where I minister, celebrates its 150th anniversary.
Speaking Truth to Power
Pope Francis and St. Vincent spoke truth to power. What guidelines might be helpful consider in speaking truth to power?
Trustworthy and Fruitful Tenants
Jesus embodies the trust to the extreme that God puts in us. And such trust lifts us up so that we become fruitful, trustworthy and ready to give God the fruit that is due him. God must surely take us to be trustworthy. Or he would not lease us his vineyard. That...
