For many of my years, “Home for the Holidays” was in the back of most people’s minds come Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Reflections
Sheltering: A meditation for the Vincentian Family
The works of mercy lie at the heart of our Family’s spirituality.
Fix our Gaze on our Lord Jesus
After putting up with the shameful cross, Jesus has been lifted up to the highest place. To fix our eyes on him means...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Poor Driven Out by War
Let the image and the quote sink in, and take root. These images might surprise you into prayer at various points in your...
Taking Care of the Spirit and our Salvation
We take care of our physique, of our intellect, of our food, clothing, housing, employability; But do we take care of the spirit as we should?
Flash! Pope Francis says the Bible is a “dangerous book”
The Bible is a dangerous book when it challenges us to walk in the way of Jesus, the Evangelizer of the Poor.
A Canadian View: A Visit From Dorian
My original plan for this article was to report on an Atlantic Canada Vincentian family social justice gathering in Halifax, Nova Scotia, but hurricane Dorian had other plans.
Tilting Toward Good (Lk 16:1-13)
Over the centuries, the parable of the clever but dishonest steward has caused much debate. Doesn’t Jesus seem to be praising the man for cheating?
Care and Concern for Those in Need
Jesus fulfills the law and the prophets. He teaches us by words and deeds to care for the poor, their misery making us ill. The parable of the rich man and Lazarus teaches us to care for those who are poor. Though we can safely say that the helpless beggar is resigned...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent – I Pray That…
For what do we pray?
Being a Missionary, Always with Charity
Being charitable and being a missionary are, in reality, fundamental conditions so that the partners can be proclaimed Vincentians.
Life goes on: Losing Janet, finding strength in community
It was November of 2007 when I first met Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Janet Gildea. I needed a place to stay near El Paso, Texas, while researching for my senior thesis. Two different people suggested I contact Janet, and she responded right away with, "We'd be...
