Has anyone noticed the demise of Advent? This Advent can we listen for the sounds of the Christ-life in and around us?
Month: November 2018
A Mother’s Parting Words
As we approach the feast of the Miraculous Medal I asked two people who walk in Fr. Skelly’s footsteps today for their thoughts. Fr. Michael Carroll and Mary Jo Timlin-Hoag, Senior Executive Director of the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal respond.
Vincentian Bishop and the Miraculous Medal … Personal and Practical
https://www.cmeast.org/2018/11/25/vincentian-bishop-and-the-miraculous-medal-personal-and-practical/
Vincentian Bishop and the Miraculous Medal … Personal and Practical
Bishop David O’Connell, CM of the Eastern Province speaks in a personal and practical way of Mary and the Miraculous Medal.
What Happens to Thanks after Thanksgiving Day?
https://www.cmeast.org/2018/11/22/what-happens-to-thanks-after-thanksgiving-day/
Christ the King and the “Duck Test”
https://www.cmeast.org/2018/11/24/christ-the-king-and-the-duck-test
Christ the King and the “Duck Test”
How does “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck” apply to followers of Christ the King?
The Kingdom Interpretation
To be followers of Christ the King think about ” stepping into his shoes” such that I start to look at the world the way Jesus does”
What happens to Thanks after Thanksgiving Day?
The forgetfulness of “Thanks” the day after Thanksgiving.
For What and How Did Vincent Pray – His Successor Reflects
Our Superior General reminds us of what Vincent prayed about – topics related to our mission to the poor – what methods he used.
Thanksgiving with Mary – Celebrating God’s Upside Down World
https://famvin.org/en/2018/11/21/thanksgiving-with-mary-celebrating-gods-upside-down-world/
Thanksgiving with Mary
In the Magnificat, echoing the Old Testament, Mary thanks God for totally changing the order of things.
The Wisdom of Widows
The story of the Widow of Zarephath with the prophet Elijah makes us thoughtful and invites us to consider the cost and meaning of generosity. The lesson stands comfortably beside that of the widow and her mite. We are taught by their wisdom and trust.
Pope Francis’ Annual Day of the Poor and the Heart of St. Vincent
https://www.cmeast.org/2018/11/17/pope-francis-annual-day-of-the-poor-and-the-heart-of-st-vincent/
Pope Francis’ Annual Day of the Poor and the Heart of St. Vincent
There must be a big smile in St. Vincent’s heart! When Pope Francis pours out his heart about the meaning of the annual World Day of the Poor his words resonate with themes close to the heart of Vincent.
Prayer Request for the Health of Fr. Secundino Rios, C.M.
Prayer requested for the health of Fr. Secondino Rios, CM
Is Your Sight Growing Stronger With Age?
https://famvin.org/en/2018/11/16/is-your-sight-growing-stronger-with-age/
Questions for Digital Passersby and Good Samaritans
The Voice of the Poor, the wounded on the road to Jericho today. Some questions for digital passersby and good Samaritans.
Questions for Digital Passersby and Good Samaritans
https://famvin.org/en/2018/11/14/questions-for-digital-passersby-and-good-samaritans
The Miraculous Medal – A Cycle of Hope, Thanksgiving , and Hope…
https://www.cmeast.org/2018/11/11/the-miraculous-medal-a-cycle-of-hope-thanksgiving-and-hope/
The Miraculous Medal – A Cycle of Hope, Thanksgiving, and Hope…
A cycle of hope, thanksgiving, and hope… The story of Mary’s Central Shrine of the Miraculous Medal is a cycle of hope, thanksgiving, and hope. As I was preparing to concelebrate Eucharist in Mary’s Central Shrine on the eve of our annual Solemn Novena a few things came together. The cycle begins with a young […]
When Coming Home Only Brings Temporary Relief
https://www.cmeast.org/2018/11/10/when-coming-home-only-brings-temporary-relief/
When Coming Home Only Brings Temporary Relief
Have any of your relatives who have been in combat ever talked about what they experienced in combat? I now have a better idea so few share their experiences,
Sacred Speech – Good Deeds
Christianity has always spread its message through sacred speech — and good deeds. St. Vincent doubles down on this charge to proclaim the good news in both word and action.
What I Learned From a Funeral Homily
https://famvin.org/en/2018/11/09/what-i-learned-from-a-funeral-homily/
Everyone Knows How to Listen! … Really?
https://famvin.org/en/2018/11/07/everyone-knows-how-to-listen-really/
When God Has Other Ideas for Us
https://www.cmeast.org/2018/11/08/when-god-has-other-ideas-for-us/
Changing the Clocks of Out Lives
https://www.cmeast.org/2018/11/03/changing-the-clocks-of-our-lives/
A Rainbow of Hope For Many Cultures in Greensboro
https://www.cmeast.org/2018/11/01/a-rainbow-of-hope-for-many-cultures-in-greensboro/
The Heroes In Our Lives
https://www.cmeast.org/2018/10/29/the-heroes-in-our-lives/
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