Forgotten truths about Confirmation and St. Vincent de Paul
Have you forgotten the names of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit… and some truths about how St. Vincent lived them in mission? Let’s look at the prayer “Come Holy Spirit in that light.
In-Between-Time
Fr. Pat Griffin of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission offers insights into the in-between-time of our lives.
Pope Francis speaks on “Fake News”
Fake news can be seen from the earliest times, in the biblical stories of Cain and Abel and the Tower of Babel – On the other hand, when we are faithful to God’s plan, communication becomes an effective expression of our responsible search for truth and our pursuit of goodness.
Why are you looking at the Sky – Jesus’ Footprints
Maybe we should not be looking up to the heavens. Maybe we should be looking for his footprints on earth today.
Forgotten Truths – Collaboration between St. Vincent and St. Louise
As we approach the celebration of the feast of St. Louise perhaps we can rediscover a forgotten truth about the collaboration between Louise and Vincent.
Another look – Shouldn’t Sheep Smell Like the Shepherd?
If we speak about Jesus as the Good Shepherd coming to smell like us, what might we say about us as the sheep coming to smell like our shepherd?
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!