In the readings of the Easter Season, it sometimes seems that the two positions of “seeing” and “believing” are mutually exclusive.
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A Vincentian View: Thoughts on the Cross
The cross stands at the center of our reflection in these days. Lent summoned us to follow Jesus to the Jerusalem that...
A Vincentian View: Separation from the Father
A host of lessons arises within the story of the Prodigal Son. It continues to challenge and suggest as we reflect and recognize ourselves in the text.
A Vincentian View: Baptism Words
After the Baptism, Jesus hears these words: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”
A Vincentian View: Maranatha
An Aramaic word associated with the Christmas as well as the Advent Season is “maranatha.”
A Vincentian View: Preaching in the Public Square
The public square creates the positions that influence the status of the poor.
Vincentian Family Speaks Its Truth at the UN
The Vincentian Family takes advantage of its NGO status at the UN to speak its truth about its experience with people suffering from unsheltered homelessness and lack of access to adequate housing.
A Vincentian View: Belonging to the Truth
Jesus invites us each day to listen to his testimony to the truth. In doing so, we recognize him as our King and choose to follow his word and his example. We belong to the truth.
A Vincentian View: The Wisdom of Widows
One can easily discern the thinking of the authors of the Lectionary in bringing together the two stories which were proclaimed on this past Sunday. We heard two tales about widows and unmatched generosity. I cannot help but to be drawn to Jesus’ telling...
A Vincentian View: “Belonging to God”
A Vincentian View: “Belonging to God” All of us know what a seal is. In our day, it may take the form of a logo or insignia or symbol which is on a shirt or a scarf or a car or almost anything else. When we see that emblem, we know who made that...
A Vincentian View: A Visit to a Sikh Community
A Vincentian View: “A Visit to a Sikh Community” On this past Friday, we held an Interfaith Day at St. John’s University. This full day began at 10:00 in the morning and lasted till 10:00 in the evening as we strove to come to an appreciation of some of the...
A Vincentian View: The Listening of God
Vincentian View: “The Listening of God” Last time that I had the opportunity to write something, I took the opportunity to reflect on our need to listen. In this past week, I have had my mind turned to thinking about God’s listening to us. I do not...
