9/11 – What we learned

9/11 – What we learned

On September 11, 2001, the unthinkable happened to those of us who live in the United States. That day and the days that followed are forever etched in our memories. During that time, we learned so many things we wish we could forget. But even in the darkest moments,...
Vincent on war and peace

Vincent on war and peace

Faced with war what would Vincent do? We actually know the answer… thanks to a wonderful study done by David Carmona, CM (Spain)  After pointing out the similarities between Vincent’s times and ours he presents excerpts from Vincent that show us what he...
Syria: moral dilemma

Syria: moral dilemma

Syria: moral dilemma facing today’s leaders – Ethics of military action Ivor Roberts writes in the Tablet of  Britain.. After a suspected chemical weapons attack on his own people by the Assad regime in Syria, the clamour for the West to act is growing. But...
Vincentian perspectives on violence

Vincentian perspectives on violence

Given all the blood that is being shed today it might be easy to forget that Vincent was not no stranger to bloodshed and war. So it is legitimate to ask “What would Vincent do” (WWVD) or better yet, “What did Vincent do?” We are blessed with...
Peace is more than just words

Peace is more than just words

In “Drink Deeply My Daughter” Amanda Kern concludes a reflection on Vincent and Peace with  “Vincent teaches us that peace is not words. You won’t find eloquent or flowery words from Vincent about peace. You will, however, find action, which as...
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