by John Freund, CM | Sep 9, 2013 | Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“When life gets stormy” is one of the themes in this weeks Vincentian reflection by Lynn L’Heureux. These days we seem to be at a turning point regarding Syria. Pope Francis reminds us “The search for peace is long and demands patience and... by Ross Reyes Dizon | Sep 9, 2013 | Reflections
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), September 15, 2013 – Ex 32, 7-11. 13-14; 1 Tim 1, 17; Lk 15, 1-32 I could wish that I myself were accursed and separated from Christ for the sake of my brothers (Rom 9, 3) Jesus strives to save others, while the Pharisees are... by Ross Reyes Dizon | Sep 2, 2013 | Reflections
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), September 8, 2013 – Wis 9, 13-18b; Philm 9-10. 12-17; Lk 14, 25-33 Bear one another’s burdens (Gal 6, 2) Jesus demands very much. He is, however, not one of those who are very demanding when dealing with the little and poor... by Ross Reyes Dizon | Aug 26, 2013 | Reflections
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), September 1, 2013 – Sir 3, 17-18. 20. 28-29; Heb 12, 18-19. 22-24a; Lk 14, 1. 7-14 Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart (Mt 11, 29) By all accounts, Pope Francis attracts Catholics and non-Catholics. This points...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Reflections, Vincentian Family
So often women seem instinctively to know exactly what is the next thing to do. “The women of the parish rushed to the aid of the family”. Almost 400 years ago on August 22, 1617 Vincent too did “the next thing”. Without realizing it he set in...
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Aug 19, 2013 | Reflections
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), August 25, 2013 – Is 66, 18-21; Heb 12, 5-7. 11-13; Lk 13, 22-30 If we persevere, we shall also reign with him (2 Tim 2, 12) Jesus is not like those negligent pastors who fail to strengthen the weak parishioners by not telling...
