The Word of God in the Desert of Our Lives
God is with us in the desert. Advent hope involves living in darkness and longing for the hope that paradoxically came and is coming in the unexpected form of a helpless baby.
How Vincentian Education Shapes Future Leaders
Let me share two stories that reveal how Vincentian education shapes future leaders.
What’s So Special About December 8th?
The Immaculate Conception! We celebrate an early stage of the Advent of “Good News”. But there is more to celebrate from some much later stages of the Advent of Good News. Let me draw attention to them.. and Pope Francis’ own prayer.
The Future Pulls the Present
Advent (Ad: toward; Vent: coming), lays out the direction of the season. It doesn’t just celebrate the future but what of that future is being poured into the present.
Eastern Province Vincentian to Lead Mission of Catholic Higher Education
The Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) announced that Fr. Dennis Holtschneider, CM will become its next president in 2019. He will continue to strengthen and promote the Catholic mission and identity of its member campuses
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!