I don’t think I can ever again read Luke’s account of Jesus’ rejection in his hometown (4:21-30) without thinking of Pope Francis’ homily.
Reflections
A Vincentian View: Reconciliation and Renewal
When I celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation with people, my emphasis does not solely embrace God’s forgiveness of our sins of the past, but promotes God’s grace to live a better future.
I Never Knew I Missed the Point!
Have you ever been in a conversation where someone missed your point? I certainly have. Also, more times than I care to admit, I have been the one who missed the point.
A Canadian View: What Is Good Governance?
As Vincentians our first and foremost goal is the relief of poverty across the world. We are ready to act and assist our neighbours in need in every way we can.
A Vincentian View: Out of your Mind
Has anyone ever accused you of being “out of your mind?”
Where Would You Begin?
Today I ask you to imagine where you might expect Jesus would begin his mission and who would he choose?
Delight the Earth and Enlighten the World
Jesus is the great light that shines on those who walk in the dark. He is the delight of those who live in the land of gloom. As God’s wisdom, Jesus rejoices in the earth and finds his delight in humans (see Prov 8, 31). And, of course, for him to be with us also...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 14
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Imagine That!
But let’s look at God’s imagination and the imagination of St. Vincent de Paul.
A Divine Bias? (Ps 146; I Cor 1:27-30)
The word “bias” doesn’t have an especially pleasing connotation. It usually means an unfair leaning toward one group and a blindness toward its opposite.
God’s Record as a Recruiter
The Jerusalem headhunters would not have been very interested in Jesus’ leadership team. They preferred the way rabbis were picked from among the most promising in their schools.
Approach Jesus Christ with All Our Being
Jesus is the Son through whom God has spoken to us humans in these last days. We Christians are to approach and hear him, and be what he says. God wanted the Israelites to prepare for his coming down to Mount Sinai to give them the law. He told them, through Moses,...
