Who, or what, has transformed your life?
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Have You Tried Praying the News?
Have you heard the expression “Pray with the bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other”
Let’s explore in this Vincentian Mindwalk.
Revisiting – Are You an Original or a Photocopy?
On October 10, 2020 Carlos became the first millennial to be named “Blessed”, the last step before being proclaimed a Saint. He would be the millennials’ first saint.
A Surprise Gift From Pope Francis
Much to my surprise, Pope Francis seemed to comment on yesterday’s Mindwalk.
Of course, I know he never read it … but his reflection today certainly fit!
See if you agree with his comments on “Blessed are the poor in Spirit.”
Jesus Flips the Religious and Cultural Script
In his first major sermon, Jesus names a group of people normally thought to be unfortunate and of no account. He pronounces them “blessed.” Jesus flips the script to show how different his mission was from what people expected.
Are You a “Quiet Influencer”?
The Church has its own kind of influencers.
I think of the “Saints next door” or “ordinary saints whose way of living is contagious. The way they live has great impact over people’s lives.
Where Would You Begin?
God shared the gift of imagination with us.
Today I ask you imagine where you might expect Jesus would begin his mission and who would he choose?
Word of God – Hand Grenade On Your Bookshelf?
Pope Francis believes the Bible is a highly dangerous book—so dangerous that is treated in some countries as if one were hiding a hand grenade in their closet.
God’s Record as a Recruiter
The Jerusalem headhunters would not have been very interested in Jesus’ leadership team. They liked the way rabbis were picked from among the most promising in their schools.
Yet his choices were key in spreading his message.
Dreamers – Martin Luther King and Many Others
My parents had a dream! Their dream of a better life kept them going.
Martin Luther King also had a dream that kept him going.
In this Mindwalk I explore how God’s dream should keep us going.
Saying Goodbye To My “Big Sister”
Even at 85 I was her “little brother” in our last phone call.
Here is my Mindwalk saying goodbye at the Eucharist celebrating her Resurrection.
A Death In My Family
My 91 year old sister has entered into the fullness of life she believed in.
Ever Forget an Important Anniversary?
If I were to ask you today, “which of you knows the exact date of your baptism?” I do not think there would be too many hands raised….
Yet, it is the day on which we were saved, it is the day on which we became children of God.