SJU Ozanam Scholar mixes Arts and Social Justice
In a testimony to the impact of the Ozanam Scholar program, Jeremy Ashton switched career goals from the arts to using the arts for social justice. Jeremy Ashton ’17C ‘18G came to St. John’s University from Orlando, FL in the fall of 2013 because he was offered a...
New video series – Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM
There is a new video series with the messages from the Superior General, Tomaž Mavrič, CM. These videos are addressed to the entire Vincentian Family in this Jubilee Year celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth of our charism.
NUNTIA – Celebrating 400 years of fidelity
The January issue of NUNTIA, the official newsletter of the International Congregation of the Mission is now available. As you will see it is filled with much information about the various celebrations of the 400th Anniversary of the founding of the Congregation of...
Pope Francis and the gifts of Lent
Is it that time already? Yes, it is! Lent is just a few weeks away and Pope Francis has released his thoughts for Lent and its gifts. “The Word Is a Gift. Other Persons Are a Gift” In Lent he invites us to rediscover the gift of God’s word, be purified of the...
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!