Today we increasingly hear about being “woke”. In this Vincentian Mindwalk I will try to move beyond any narrow political meanings.
Month: May 2022
Questioning God’s First Question
“Where are you?” Was God just asking Adam and Eve for directions? Or was God asking a deeper question?
What question is God asking you … and who will help you understand its importance?
Politics – Did you know…?
What I learned about politics from Google and Alexa. And then there is how Pope Francis views politics and political processes through the lens of the Gospel.
Surprised by life!
Going back to my childhood I remember different surprises… those that delighted and those that disappointed. The biggest surprise today may be recognizing when and how how God enters our lives!
Do You Do the Dishes?
St. Vincent never expected the amazing changes he brought about in 17th century France. But he did pay attention to little details like “do the dishes!” He teaches us much about how change takes place.
Mother Theresa’s “call within a call”
Do we recognize our call within a call? Is our concept of vocation too small? Do we see ourselves as a “Church that together listens to God and the world?
Vincentian Mothers – “Saints” and “Saints Next Door”
Beginning with St. Louise we know some things of Vincentian mothers over a four-century span. They were mentored Vincentian dreams of following Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor.
Mother Deafness Is Real!
Mother deafness is real… and normal. Later in life we remember what our mothers’ taught us. let’s remember what Mary teaches all of us… “Do whatever he tells you!”
Doubting Thomas – the Fact-checker
Fact-checker “Doubting Thomas” teaches us much in a world of misinformation. Note also he was transformed by experiencing the wounds of Christ. Are we afraid of the wounds of Christ today?
Mayday! Mayday! – Pope Francis and Vincentian Voices
This Mindwalkreflects on what some might call Pope Francis’ ‘Mayday signal’ for workers today. One of his recent weekly General Audiences triggered my juxtaposing workers today and mayday calls.
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!