Throughout a month-long celebration, the world’s 2.2 billion Christians come together to care for our common home.
Month: August 2020
Vincent de Paul – Staffing a “Field Hospital” Church
Pope Francis’ “field hospital” and VIncent de Paul’s Rented Room Ecclesiology spreading “like a great fire” among lay professionals in 13 fields.
Why Call Mary Queen of Heaven?
Why would Mary be called Queen of Heaven?
Re-imagining Vincent’s Pastoral Strategy Today
On the anniversary of the establishment of the Confraternities of Charity, there is a still under the radar phenomenon springing up among Vincentian laity in various professions.
So…What’s a Mindwalk Anyway?
Welcome to my parlor or kitchen table… a space where people feel comfortable in talking with friends that matter, about things that matter.
“I’m Just a Nobody”
I’m just a nobody trying to tell everybody about somebody who can save anybody.
The Embodiment Of a Culture of Vocations
“When we live the Vincentian Vision, without necessarily saying a word, we invite others into that vision.” How a prominent Vincentian discovered the Vincentian Vision.
Do You Remember 9/11… and 8/4?
DO you remember where you were on 8/4? Most adults in the United States can tell you where they were and what they were doing that fateful morning of 9/11. Even though it nearly 20 years ago, most can recall, and even perhaps relive their emotions as the events...
How we listen to “the cries of the poor “
To listen deeply requires paying attention not just to the words but to understand the whole person. Is that the way we listen to the cries of people who are poor?
If Mary Had a Blog…
Fr. Bob Stone, CM imagines Mary’s words in a blog form.
“I’ve Heard That Song Before!”
Vocation directors are asking us to think of ourselves as influencers who know the Vincentian vision, live that vision, and, without necessarily saying a word, invite others into that vision.
Please Don’t Tell Anyone!
Why did Jesus tell them not to tell anyone? Was it possible he realized that at that point, they would jump to wrong conclusions?
“Rubbing Shoulders” With Jesus
What would it be like to rub shoulders with Jesus today?
In the Eye of the Beholder
Often the same action can be perceived differently according to whether it is connected to a rich person or a poor person.
Hiroshima and the Explosive Power of Ideas
We are faced with a choice – once again unleashing Hiroshima or rejoicing and living in God’s kingdom. Which will I commit myself to?
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!