There are hardly any words in all the gospels more blunt than the stark ones Jesus proclaims in Luke’s 14th chapter.
Reflections
How Many of Us Have Reimagined Labor Day?
I am willing to bet that most of us think of Labor Day as marking the last hurrah of summer or a day of supposed “fantastic sales.”
Bother Those of Strict Observance
Jesus shows us God who is rich in mercy. He welcomes sinners and eats with them. This does bother not a few folks....
A Vincentian View: Weariness and Thirst
The “weariness of the journey” can capture the sense of so many of us who take up the responsibilities for our Church, communities, and families.
Who Would Have Thought They Would Be Collaborators?
An idea worth imitating! EnerCasa Co-op has come up with an idea of harvesting energy from mall shoppers who stop by to pedal on a stationary bicycle, giving electricity to local non-profit organizations.
Hunger for the Word of God
Those who trust in Jesus and obey Him become new and satisfy their hunger.
The Vincentian Hummingbirds
The Vincentian hummingbird can be found everywhere, discreet and anonymous, doing their part so that the message of Christ can reach the hearts of all.
Who was your childhood hero?
Who was your childhood hero or heroine? Who was Vincent’s hero as he matured?
Child Migration: A Video To Reflect On
See and reflect on a 1-1/2 minute video about a very vulnerable population in our world.
Stretching Toward The Kingdom
A key theme in a recent workshop on intercultural living was stretching – the oftentimes painful effort needed to expand our perspectives and widen our view of what true and valuable.
Seeing But Not Seeing in Our Ministry on the Margins
We tend to only see what is within the horizon of our experiences. We need people who broaden our vision to wider possibilities.
Rejection of Jesus by His Very Own People
Jesus is the great prophet that God has raised up from among us. Rejection of him on our part will leave us not knowing the truth that will free us. Jesus wins approval and admiration at the synagogue in Nazareth. But suddenly, he becomes an object of rejection....
