In the modern age, it is so easy to become wrapped up in a virtual social world, sliding into sin and temptation. Peter Land tells us that sacrificing this world, even if it seems significant, is nothing in comparison to the life that you will gain in return.
Pat Gillen had a transformative experience in his jail cell. He realized that he was given a chance to make things right.
Success is not measured in man’s terms, but in God’s terms.
Christmas is here: a time of gifts and gratitude. At Christmas, people who love each other give gifts to one another and appreciate those received. Gratitude, an attitude that should continue throughout the year, was prolonged by Saint Louise de Marillac, who...
Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. reflects on the Biblical account of the Magi and presents three challenges to us as followers of Jesus, the Evangelizer of the Poor.
Vincentian View: Light in the Night “Silent Night, Holy Night.” Like many of you, I have heard those words sung numerous times in the past weeks. An odd thought flitted through my mind during one of these recent hearings: “How do we know that Jesus was born at...
We are called to live the systemic change of the Incarnation.
Jesus fulfills the promise of God to king David of an everlasting royal house. This kingdom is for the poor of all peoples. Living in a palace and enjoying peace and security, king David thinks of building God a house. But the holy and pious thought of the king does...
Dear fellow Vincentians: The parable of the labourers in the vineyard is certainly one that raises some issues which would be very much part of today`s world. Can you imagine how many of us would react if we worked hard all day for our wages and then saw our employer...
Celebrating Christmas is welcoming the Prince of Peace in our midst.
I must admit I never thought much about checking my Christmas list for gifts for the homeless. Now I can’t get that question out of my head.
In this third reflection on the Advent letter by Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, we are invited to meditate on "His Love... keeps surprising us today, here and now!" These weekly reflections, based on the letter of the Superior General, are offered with the hope that they...
