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True Disciples of Jesus Christ
Jesus, the Messiah, is our only Teacher; he has the words of eternal life. His true disciples follow him in his suffering, death and rising.
The Blinding Power of Pride and Power
Pride blinds the human heart, tempting people to seek power as if they were gods. From Genesis to today’s displays of arrogance, the article warns that ambition becomes destructive when it humiliates others, ignores human dignity, and turns self-exaltation into a daily idol.
A Vincentian View: Time to Retreat
When I am on retreat, I realize how much I need it. I played with the word itself to give insight to my “desert” experience.
Leave What Is of the World to Seek What Is of the Spirit
Jesus is anointed with the Holy Spirit and sent by the Father. In turn, he sends his disciples. He asks them to leave what is of the world and seek what is of the Spirit. There is the belief that Pentecost reverses what happened in Babel. Yet this is not wholly...
Just as I have Loved You
A Reflection on the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord.
Walking Into My Life
“If he walked into my life today.” It’s a lyric from the musical, “Mame.” The singer is expressing regrets for missing her chance to be friends with some other person who steps into her life.
Going Up Implies Going or Being Down
Christ goes up above all the heavens to fill the universe. But he goes up since he first went down to the lowly earth. Hence, going up means going down. Luke gives us two accounts of the Ascension: one is in his gospel; the other in Acts. Both accounts say that...
Pray with the Pope • That everyone might have food
Pray with the Pope is a global initiative of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network where the Holy Father shares his monthly prayer intention. This month: That everyone might have food
A Prayerful Journey with St. Louise de Marillac: Light, Zeal, and Openness to Grace
Join us in a moment of prayer and reflection for the Feast of St. Louise de Marillac. Inspired by her courage, zeal for serving the poor, and openness to God’s grace, this prayer service invites us to renew our hearts in faith, peace, and compassionate service.
A Vincentian View: Charity and Mission
The stories in the Acts of the Apostles have much to teach about the growth of the Christian community and its message.
Spirit of Truth, the Other Advocate
Christ suffered for sins to lead us sinners to God. To be a Christian means to suffer persecution and to appear in court and receive beatings. And also, to have as Advocate the Spirit of truth. Jesus continues to bid his disciples farewell and to get them ready for...
Keep the Fire Burning to Be Pilgrims of Hope: Reflection #7
The Vincentian Family reflects on urgent initiatives: opening our eyes to reality through a Gospel lens, truly integrating young people into leadership and decision-making, and strengthening advocacy amid the UN crisis, defending the poor in the face of global instability.