I have only recently become conscious of the “perfect storm” faced by the early Christian community at the time Mark collected the stories of Jesus and made use of them to ultimately give hope in a disastrous situation.
Reflections
How Big is Your Tent?
“You Catholics have one big tent that contains everyone.” That thought has been very reassuring to me over the years. Particularly when entertaining Catholic views that are different than mine.
Public Transportation – Nuisance or Necessity
People who are not homeless have a variety of experiences with public transportation. How do you think homeless people view public transportation?
With clasping roots running deep into the ground, a tree grows strong and tall
The Ascension of the Lord (B), May 17, 2015 – Acts 1, 1-11; Eph 1, 17-23 or 4, 1-13; Mk 16, 15-20 The surpassing greatness of his power for us (Eph 1, 19) The Son of God goes up to heaven. He brings humanity with him, for whose salvation he came down from heaven....
Vincentian charism as lived in various branches of the family
A charism is alive and relevant when through time it is accepted and adopted by many people.
T. McKenna – Barnabas, Patron Saint of “Visitors From Headquarters”
Barnabas was in close touch with the Spirit within and all around him.
Beyond abstraction
Sixth Sunday of Easter (B), May 10, 2015 – Acts 10, 25-26. 34-35. 44-48; 1 Jn 4, 7-10; Jn 15, 9-17 God is love (1 Jn 4, 8) Jesus Christ is the final word and the definitive work of love on God’s part. To return God’s love, it is enough for the disciples to follow...
Gospel of Life – Giving of Yourself – Does Jesus Still Appear Today – Sometimes We Need to Prune
Gospel of Life – Giving of Yourself – Does Jesus Still Appear Today – Sometimes We Need to Prune
Jesus Living – “As if”
Fr. Tom McKenna, CM offers these thoughts on Jesus as the “AS IF” person.
Fr. Pat Griffin – “The Ends of the Earth”
Celebrating the spread of the Gospel
“Vincentian” mothers across 3 centuries
Three Vincentian models of motherhood
Seeing Christ in the Humble One Who Serves – T. McKenna
So we sense these two opposing streams: be humble; be in your very self a manifestation of God’s glory.
