On 9/11 we immediately think of the pain and suffering, the injustice of the attacks. This leads to a defensive stance united against our enemies. The emotions run deep.
Reflections
There Is Enough
Today I find myself wondering if our faith is sufficient for tackling the hard questions that face us on a daily basis.
A Vincentian View: A Father had Two Sons
In recent years, when I have had the pleasure of reading the Gospel story of the Prodigal Son, I have gotten into the habit of giving special emphasis to the first words of the parable: “A man had two sons. . . .”
Society of St. Vincent De Paul in the Middle of the Fight Against Poverty
Catholic News Service features work from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and insight from its National President, Ralph Middlecamp on their fight against poverty.
Lenten Letter 2019 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family
In this year’s Lenten letter, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, invites us to reflect on the Spiritual Direction, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Faith Sharing.
Introducing Lent 2019: Seeing Christ in All People
People share stories of how they have encountered Christ. Join them on this journey of faith, and dive deeper into the heart of Christ this Lent!
A Vincentian Views the Abuse Synod
Initial reporting on the “Abuse Synod’ featured all the things that did not happen at the Synod. Later, reflections look at what happened to the participants within the Synod and what impacted them.
A Canadian View: Housing and Homelessness
One term we often see used is affordable housing, but I believe the term affordable is a very subjective.
Landing the Kingdom
To convey the irresistibility of his Father’s Kingdom, Jesus images the hidden seed sprouting under the ground.
Are We Trying To Force Systemic Change?
System leaders focus on creating the conditions that can produce change and that can eventually cause change to be self-sustaining.
Goodness That Matters and Is Decisive
Jesus himself is the goodness that those who are truly good store up in their hearts and from which they draw good things. Jesus teaches us that what we keep inside us plays a decisive role. If goodness is what we have inside us, then good words and good deeds...
The Value of Visiting the Homes of the Poor
Do we stop, on occasion, to reflect on the visit we made to our assisted? It is a kind of sacrament, since we are going to meet Jesus through the most needy…
