Indeed, Vincent left a wonderful gift to the Church.We all know and appreciate his passion for the poor. His foundations came out of his passion for the poor.
Reflections
Gospel Readiness (1 Samuel 3:3-10)
Am I more often alert to the sounds of God’s presence? Or do I not pay much attention to the ways God is directing me?
Ever Wonder About Jesus’ Kindergarten?
There is so much I don’t know about the family we call The Holy Family and … Our Lady of Nazareth.
A Canadian View: A Happy Re-New Year!
As I sat with my wife on New Year’s Eve and watched the Big Apple drop in New York, it was, as always, great to see so much joy, love, reflection and hope for what this new year of 2023 may bring us.
A Vincentian View: Look Inside and Outside
The flow of our celebrations in these weeks invite us to a place in the middle. Two feasts attract our attention and border out reflections.
Tell me who your friends are…
“Tell me your friends, and I will tell you who you are.” These words are but echoes of words spoken over 400 years before Christ.
Disrupt the State of Affairs Today
Jesus shows us his glory and mercy. Such epiphany makes known that the time has come to disrupt things as they now are. Magi from the east show up in Jerusalem. And the question they ask turns out to undermine the powers that be. For it troubles King Herod greatly...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 10
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
At the End of the Year: How Great Thou Art!
May the year 2023, that is about to start, bring us what we need, renew our faith and, above all, encourage us to work in solidarity for a world where no one dies or suffers because of the selfishness of others.
Who is the “Keeper of Memories” in Your Family?
Almost every family has one. You know… the person who remembers the family history, the stories of Uncle… and Aunt…, the in-laws, and the outlaws.
Hold Dear and Reflect on All These Things
The baby lying in the manger bears the name Jesus and is Mary’s Son. He calls us to hold dear all that we hear and see about him. The Savior of the world shows he is as though no one and nothing as just a child (SV.EN VI:170). A baby, yes, like other babies that...
Our Longings Bring Us Closer to the Christ Child – and to Eternity
Christmas is joyous, but it’s also a time when the stresses and conflicts of family life can lead to bitterness. In such moments we should follow the example of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, who knew that only by looking towards eternity can we attain peace here on earth.
