Sacramentals (Mt 10:27-32)
The years-ago world of sacramentals — as you might remember, these were the scapulars and medals and holy cards and statues you’d find in a Catholic home.
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, July 12
The Synthesis Commission presented its work, and time was allotted for commentary and amendments to the work. Father Daniel Pilario explained the manner in which the document was developed and described the steps that would be taken so that a Final Document is approved.
New Wineskins Today
This past weekend I experienced a bit of what is sometimes called an “earworm.” Some use this as shorthand for not being able to get a tune out of one’s head. In this case, it wasn’t a tune or the lyrics of a song. I kept thinking of Jesus’ image of the “new...
Visit to the Generalate of the Brothers of Charity in Rome
Fr. Joseph Agostino, CM, director of the Vincentian Family Office in Philadelphia (USA), visited Bro. Rene Stockman, Superior General of the the Brothers of Charity, and Venance Kapita, member of the Vincentian Family Retreat Task Force.
Host to Jesus, the Word Made Flesh
Jesus is God’s most tender call to us humans. He is at the same time the warmest human host to God that waits at the door to be let in. On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus stops where Martha and Mary live. The sisters, not like those in Samaria, play host to him. Maybe...
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, July 11
After the excursion to Assisi yesterday (Sunday) and after celebrating the Eucharist this morning, the delegates gathered in the Merry Del Val Assembly Hall at 09:30 hours. The session began with the invocation of the Holy Spirit (in Indonesian). The moderator...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 6
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
A Place of Love and Care in Botswana
Mr. O was frightened. If he agreed to the surgery, he would lose his right foot and leg and possibly his livelihood, growing tomatoes in his beloved garden.
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, July 9
After the celebration of the Eucharist, the session began with the invocation of the Holy Spirit (in Chinese). Video presentation of the Province of the Philippines explaining the ministry of accompanying widows and orphans of individuals who have been extrajudicially...
Praying and Working with Saint Benedict and Mother Seton
Like Saint Benedict, the father of western monasticism, Mother Seton’s life was grounded in contemplation and action. She was a woman of prayer who put all of her energy into the work God called her towards, always trusting in Grace.
