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Walking Into My Life
“If he walked into my life today.” It’s a lyric from the musical, “Mame.” The singer is expressing regrets for missing her chance to be friends with some other person who steps into her life.
A Vincentian View: Charity and Mission
The stories in the Acts of the Apostles have much to teach about the growth of the Christian community and its message.
The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38)
A painting by Henry Ossawa Tanner images the mood of this gospel scene from Luke.
A Vincentian View: The Sheep Gate
Connected to the beautiful image of the Good Shepherd in John’s Gospel, we have the parallel image of the sheep gate.
Lazarus, Come Out!
An image that can give rise to some fright is that of a tomb. Showing up in Halloween settings and in horror movies, it suggests things like darkness and entrapment.
A Vincentian View: “In-Between Times”
At this time of the year, I find myself drawn to pondering “in-between times.” I think of the time between the Resurrection and the Ascension as such a time.
Drinking The Chalice (Matthew 20:17-38)
At different times and circumstances in our lives, we are challenged to take on one trial or another in the service of the neighbor.
A Vincentian View: A Good Conscience
All of us have heard the expression “Let your conscience be your guide.” Vincent’s regular insistence upon a good examination of conscience would certainly embrace the spirit of that encouragement.
The Grounding Word
Commenting on a person’s prayer, Vincent voices his firm belief in God’s Word sustaining our service.