Counsel for An Anxious Time
Counsel for An Anxious Time (Lk. 17:20-25) All through Luke’s gospel, the underlying movement is towards Jerusalem. From the beginning that’s where Jesus is heading, and as He gets closer the pace picks up and the tensions rise. This is not only because of the...
Do-It-Yourself Systems Thinking Exercise
We talk a lot about systemic change. But what about being a systems thinker? Do we have the habits of systems thinking?
A Vincentian Twitter Chat #famvin400
You see the hashtag on Twitter every week: #famvin400. This tag can be used for a Twitter chat, one of the best examples of community building on Twitter. The topic of the chat: What are people saying about the 400th anniversary of the Vincentian charism? As we...
Darkness and Black Clouds that Are Menacing
Jesus is the great light that shines on those who dwell in darkness. John is “under pressure.” Although relatively young, he feels death is lurking in the darkness. The executioner can come any time to take the prisoner away. And the darkness of prison and impending...
Meeting of Tomaž Mavrič with the Pope
From November 23-25, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission, participated in the 88th Assembly of the Union of Superiors General, held in Rome. The motto was “go and bear fruit” and they reflected on the theme: “The...
The Things They Carry
At some point in your life, you have probably been asked the question, “If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you?” Now, imagine it is not a desert island and it is only one thing. And that one thing is what helps...
Be Optimistic – Vincentian Spirituality
Be Optimistic – Vincentian Spirituality – I believe… – Advent First Week Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Be Optimistic The Christmas ideal is different. Yes, take care of your health. But understand how important it is and central to the...
Summary of Meeting with Members of FAVIDO
The Vincentian Family National Council in the Dominican Republic, known as FAVIDO, has been meeting as a group for the past 30 years. Traditionally, it had been the role of the Visitatrix of the Daughters of Charity to convene these meetings. But through the...
Sisters of Charity Renew Their Vows This Week
December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, is the traditional day on which Sisters of Charity reaffirm their vows.
