The deeper I got into the article I realized I had more of a stereotypical and simplified understanding.
Reflections
Widening The Gate (Luke 13:22-30)
One of Jesus’ more intriguing images is that of the gate, the entranceway into his Father’s Kingdom. Entrance depends in large part on the practical steps we take to build the kind of unity, accord and cooperation that reflects his Father’s world.
A choice – Hiroshima… or the Explosive Power of Love
I was barely 7 years old. I remember seeing bold newspaper headlines. I could not yet read them. But from my parent’s reactions, I knew something very important had happened
Mercy as the way for the members of the Oyugis Integrated Project in Kenya
The word “Mercy” is very dear to us as employees of Oyugis Integrated Project (OIP). Why? Because mercy is seen as bringing life to those situations where all seems hopeless. Mercy is God’s gift to us and in turn, we are exhorted to share that gift with others. Mercy...
Blessings through the Most Holy Name of Jesus
As his name so indicates, Jesus is Savior. And his salvation is the fulfillment of the blessings that the merciful God showers on us. Without doubt, it is the Lord who makes the Church grow (Acts 2,47; 1 Cor 3, 7). And those who plant like St. Paul, and water like...
Pope Francis – “Good Politics and the Service of People”
It is refreshing that Pope Francis’ in his Message for World Day of Peace chooses to focus on “Good Politics and the Service of People.”
Home to Us and Home to Jesus Christ Also
The Word becomes flesh and makes his dwelling among us. He wants our home to be his also, though we are slow to understand and accept him. Mary and Joseph cannot find Jesus. He is not in the caravan. They do not see him among the relatives and acquaintances...
A Canadian View: Christmas Blessings
It may a good time to consider how we have each been blessed over the past year and perhaps ask for blessings for others.
A Vincentian View: Maranatha
An Aramaic word associated with the Christmas as well as the Advent Season is “maranatha.”
Connection, Meditation and Conversation
The child Jesus lying in the manger draws us to himself. Connecting with him truly, we cannot but have connection with others. We warm up easily to the figure of the shepherd because of its connection to Christmas. And one can safely bet that shepherds do not lack...
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM Live Christmas message
On the evening of December 22, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, broadcasted a Christmas message on Facebook, from the meeting of the Vincentian Family in Escobar, Buenos Aires (Argentina), to the entire Worldwide Vincentian Family. Message from Father Tomaž:...
Christmas Meditation on Humility
Consider what a wonderful blessing it is that God became a human being just like you.
