“Move us to create healthier societies and a more dignified world, a world without hunger, poverty, violence and war. May our hearts be open to all the peoples and nations of the earth.”
Month: February 2021
Who Does Prayer Change? God or Us?
Real love is dangerous. Real prayer is transformative for the pray-er. Only then can the pray-er bring transformation. Prayer is movement. Let this Lent be a time when prayer transforms you. Set your prayer in motion!
This Lent – Where Ya Going?
In his Lenten letter, Pope Francis reminds us that Lent is a journey to Easter. At the beginning of Lent, we have an opportunity to think about where we are heading on the journey of our life.
Learning From a Vincentian Nobel Prize Nominee
A Vincentian priest has made it his life’s work to “go out to the margins” of society and try to restore dignity to the “living scraps” of a “throwaway culture”. Pedro Opeka CM, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize… again.
“Hard of Hearing?” Or “Hard of Listening?”
Listening is more than hearing sounds. It requires focus and respect. Are there words that help listening?
Do You Dare a Different Lent?
“My Broken Christ” is a story about a priest who found a broken crucifix he wanted to restore. Christ has other ideas.
Can We Recognize Ourselves?
They were comfortable … until they were told a story. They then learned an uncomfortable truth. The person in the story out there hid in their own heart.
Connecting Lent, Valentine’s Day, and Systemic Change
At first glance, it may seem like quite a stretch to connect Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day and Systemic Change. But hear me out. Actually, it is not that hard.
Saints Were Ordinary People
St. Joseph never made headlines… nor will we.” St. Joseph reminds us that God calls “ordinary” people to bring about His plan for the salvation of the world. “
“Mom, What Does a Fratelli Taste Like”?
“Mom, What does a fratelli taste like”? … Some might think Pope Francis Doesn’t get it. But it is also God’s dream!
How Build Community In Our Divided World?
A quick foray into various styles of conflict resolution suggests that there are two major concerns underlying how people approach conflict- concern for self (assertiveness) and concern for others (empathy).
It Is All Pope Francis’ Fault!
It’s all Pope Francis’ fault! I can no longer tame the shock of the story of the Good Samaritan.
Who Are Vincentians?
he Vincentian family is large, multicultural, multilingual, and prophetic with more than 150 branches all over the world. They all share, in their own distinctive way, a desire to live as Christ bringing “Good News” to those on the margins of society.
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Have a blessed Holy Week!
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Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!