A Vincentian reading of the Sunday readings

Call to Repentance and Salvation

by | October 29, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The Son of Man has come to seek out and save sinners. We can answer him because he is the first to call us to repentance and salvation. Zacchaeus badly wants to see who Jesus is. Never mind that he is short. Wouldn’t it be sad if those who call out to say Jesus is...
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Crown of Glory, Crown of Thorns

by | October 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus wears the crown of glory because he first wore the crown of thorns. He proves true the teaching that God lifts up the lowly. The crown of glory that will never fade awaits the faithful shepherds of God’s flock (1 Pt 5, 1-4). But it will be theirs only when the...
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Cry out to God Always and Not Lose Heart

by | October 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus, “a man of the greatest prayer” (SV.EN IX:326), pleads with God for us always. And his blood cries out to him more loudly than that of Abel. Surely, God brings justice without delay to those who cry out with faith as Jesus. The Gospel this Sunday tells us that...
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Thankful for Healing and Salvation

by | October 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus is the last revelation of divine salvation to Israel and the nations. It is right, then, that all show themselves thankful to him always and everywhere. Nine of the ten lepers that Jesus has healed do not show that they are thankful. For only a Samaritan, who...
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