Jesus teaches us to worship the Father in Spirit and truth. He also warns us that we cannot serve God and money....
A Vincentian reading of the Sunday readings
Bother Those of Strict Observance
Jesus shows us God who is rich in mercy. He welcomes sinners and eats with them. This does bother not a few folks....
Followers of Jesus, Thinking, Wise
Jesus embodies what he teaches on being thoughtful and purposeful. He asks all his followers to be so, and thus the...
Like Jesus in Mind, Heart and Action
Jesus is the one whom God has anointed with the Holy Spirit and sent to bring glad tidings to the poor. And he wants us to be like him, bringing the Good News to the poor by the power of the Spirit. We Christians try to become like Jesus Christ. We seek to conform...
Wine That Brings Gladness to Our Hearts
Jesus is the new wine that is better than the wine served earlier. Those who drink it worthily discover the new life and the true meaning of joie de vivre.
Baptism with the Holy Spirit and Fire
Jesus is God’s very dear Son and his Christ. His baptism authenticates him so. And he will baptize whomever believes in him with the Holy Spirit and fire. Receiving prayerfully John’s baptism of repentance, Jesus shows once again that he is one with us...
Directions to Get to the King of Every Nation
Jesus is worthy to receive the worship of every nation on earth. If those coming to worship him ask us where he is, do we know what directions to give them? Not rarely do we hear people say that many today are lost, and so need clear directions. Such a saying comes...
Blessings through the Most Holy Name of Jesus
As his name so indicates, Jesus is Savior. And his salvation is the fulfillment of the blessings that the merciful God showers on us. Without doubt, it is the Lord who makes the Church grow (Acts 2,47; 1 Cor 3, 7). And those who plant like St. Paul, and water like...
Home to Us and Home to Jesus Christ Also
The Word becomes flesh and makes his dwelling among us. He wants our home to be his also, though we are slow to understand and accept him. Mary and Joseph cannot find Jesus. He is not in the caravan. They do not see him among the relatives and acquaintances...
Connection, Meditation and Conversation
The child Jesus lying in the manger draws us to himself. Connecting with him truly, we cannot but have connection with others. We warm up easily to the figure of the shepherd because of its connection to Christmas. And one can safely bet that shepherds do not lack...
Visit and Gladden Us, Lord, and Set Us Free
Jesus is the mighty Savior that God raises up for us. Through him, God comes to visit us and set us free once and for all. So, we jump for joy, and try to infect others. The visit of the angel Gabriel is contagious. For soon enough, Mary too has the urge to visit...
We Should Do as Jesus, Our Teacher and Master
The Word is mightier than we. But, becoming flesh, he shares in our weakness, so that, baptized with the Holy Spirit and fire, we may share in his might. The people who have come to John are beginning to repent, for they ask, “What should we do?” The crowds in...
