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Seeing God (Luke 10:21-24)
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus addresses His disciples with a profound statement: “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.”
A Vincentian View: No Secret Identity
So many of the adventure movies today present to us a person who has a “secret identity” behind which he/she hides his/her special gifts and purpose. This enables them to avoid attention and lead some version of a normal life.
A Family Tradition (Lk 16:1-8)
Something I’ve always admired but have not been especially good at is practicality, being commonsensical about what to do and realistic about what actually can be done.
A Vincentian View: The Power of Perseverance
Jesus lived in a patriarchal society. A woman depended upon a man to protect her rights—a father, a husband, a son. A widow could be in a particularly vulnerable position.
Starting Out (Luke 9:1-6)
“New Beginnings”. It’s a phrase that brings up any number of memorable scenes.
A Vincentian View: Who is Like God
Psalm 113 rests a question that gives it focus. The Psalmist asks: “Who is like the Lord, our God?” This question drives the lesson of the prayer and it draws our attention in several directions that engage our spirit.
A Helpful Lens (Luke 6:36)
Have you ever experienced the bounty of a generous person? Somebody who gave in an overflowing way, somebody whom you sensed wanted the best for you?
A Vincentian View: Hearts on Fire
As we celebrate Founder’s Week at St. John’s each year, we have a Convocation at which we honor men and women who embrace the Vincentian charism as individuals and as members of organizations.
Kingdom Readiness (Mt 24:32)
Jesus uses some sharply pointed words in Matthew’s 24th chapter, challenging his hearers to “stay awake.”
A Vincentian View: Called to Serve
In the St. Thomas More Church on the campus of St. John’s University, a collection of beautiful stained-glass windows surrounds the place of worship.
Outer = Inner (Mt. 23:30-32; 1 Thess. 2:13; Ps. 139)
Writings in both spirituality and psychology focus on the difference between the inside and the outside. They would have problems with any growing degree of disparity or misalignment between the outer and the inner.
A Vincentian View: The Narrow Path and Gate
Jesus highlights the constricted road and the narrow gate that those who follow him should pursue.