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....
Reflections
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 21
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Pope Francis – Confession Changed His Life
In 1953 at the age of 17, Pope Francis had a life-changing experience in confession.
“Seeing” – the Necessary Beginning of Systemic Change
St. Vincent’s pastoral insight was “See, Judge and Act.” It all began with “Seeing”!
Alone, Without Jesus We Do Sink
Jesus does not leave us alone especially in tough times. He stretches out his hand and catches us, so that we may not sink. The disciples go ahead by themselves in a boat. Meanwhile, Jesus dismisses the crowds. He, then, goes up on the mountain by himself to pray. ...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Long-term Solutions Worth It
Long-term solutions take time… but are worth working for!
A Lesson from the Labyrinth
One of the churches in our neighborhood chose to encourage reflective time by creating a beautiful meditation garden encircling a labyrinth
Work and a Dignified Life
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has afflicted the world, has led us to a greater appreciation of men and women who engage in various professions that are socially indispensable, although the individuals who carry them out are rarely worthily remunerated.
How I Became a Member of the Vincentian Biblical Reflection Confraternity … my experience!
As a member of the Vincentian Family, I had the opportunity to join the Vincentian Biblical Reflection Confraternity.
“Standing Outside the Fire”
“To set people’s hearts on fire,” this is how Vincent described our vocation. Paul wrote to Timothy… and to these seven men… “I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you.”
Schooling For Children Facing Eviction?
What happens to students if their parents are evicted? They are expected to trade school buildings for spaces in their homes, a change predicated on students having homes in the first place. What happens when that space isn’t there, or when students are suddenly displaced?
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #5: If One Should Die During a Pandemic, it is a Lonely Death!
Today, more than ever, we need people who, following the example of Sister Marguerite Naseau, the first Daughter of Charity, are willing to serve the poor and the sick with the boldness and courage of this simple, country woman.
