“Pay it Forward” and Divine Mercy Many may remember a movie in 2000 called “Pay It Forward.” The lead line in the movie was, “When someone does you a good deed, don’t pay it back, pay it forward.” In Ryan Hyde’s movie it is described as an obligation to do three good...
Month: April 2020
The Acts of the Apostles Are About Us – Today
We have a choice! There are two ways of reading the Acts of Apostles. We can read the Acts of the Apostles as interesting history detached from our lives. Or we can read the Acts of the Apostles as stories about real people – people like...
Recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of Bread – Today
Recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of Bread (Luke 24:30-35) They recognized him more in what he did than what he said. freebibleimages.org They blurted out to the disciples “… what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of...
Which Way Are You Heading On the Road To Emmaus
We are all on a journey! But where are we heading? Direction matters I am on a road. I know I am on an Interstate highway. But I need to know more. I need to look at the signs to see whether I am heading east or west, north or south. I need to know where I...
Praying Our Heritage: The Word Made Flesh in Our Lives
Praying Our Heritage: The Word Made Flesh in Our Lives?
A Kind of Modern Apparition of Mary
The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal unveiled a thoroughly revised website. It is a major step forward in using digital media to spread devotion to Mary.
What We Can and Cannot Do in These Serious Days
In this time of plague, I offer this eclectic sampling of the humor and wit not only of our Vincentian heritage but also the humor of Popes over the last 100 years.
St. Vincent Responds to a Bishop During a Plague
The text of a letter in response to a request for advice from the Bishop of Cahors at height of one of the many plagues during the lifetime of Vincent.
There Has Got To Be a Better System
I would like to suggest that we take seriously the lessons Vincent and Louise can teach us about collaboration rather than competition.
The Way of the Cross Through Mary’s Eyes
Creighton University’s Online Ministry offers a glimpse into Mary’s sufferings by suggesting some things might have gone through a mother’s heart as she watched helplessly as He carried His cross.
Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
Have a blessed Holy Week!
I have never thought about the people that were named in the Gospels. I would agree that they may be…
Generally, I love the laconic nature of Mark's Gospel. The Passion narrative is very compelling in its starkness, with one…
Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!