Listen – What a Novel Idea!
Fr. Pat Griffin reflects on the lack of civil discourse today. He suggests that the real problem is our inability to listen before we speak or engage in a conversation or act.
New Novena in Preparation for the Feast of St Vincent
The international website of the Congregation of the Mission is publishing texts of a newly developed novena in multiple languages.
A Picture Worth a Thousand Words
No other words are necessary!
Naming Vincent’s Charism In Everyday Life
Vincent’s earliest biographer wrote that Vincent, like another Elijah, “left his mantle not only to the members of his own Congregation but also to all the other virtuous people who joined him in fulfilling his mission of charity.”
Niagara University Lives Its Commitment To Vincentian Values
Niagara University seeks to embody the vision of St. Vincent de Paul in Scholarship, Teaching & Service. In particular, the Levesque Insititute for Civic Engagement sponsors the South End Housing Initiative.
Why Did Jesus Rebuke Peter In Front Of the Disciples?
Why did Jesus tell the crowds not to tell anyone about him? Why did he double down and tell his inner circle of disciples not to talk about him? Why did he even triple down with Peter, his Rock, who tried to warn him about talking about suffering? (Mk 8:27-35)
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!