Mary was not the only one shocked by a visit from an angel. It obviously came as a shock to Joseph!
Questions I would like to ask Joseph.
Mindwalk: Latest posts and thoughts…
A “Father” Learned From His Grandfather
Father Dennis Holtschneider, CM, is currently President of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities. Some years ago, he shared how he first learned about St. Vincent. It was through the stories his grandfather told about his 22 years as a member of the Vincent DePaul Society.
Journeying From Opposites To Equals
Those familiar only with the younger lives of St. Vincent and St. Louise would have been surprised by their lifelong journey.
Vincent and Louise would not have been considered a good bet as a relationship that would work out.
Can You Imagine Preaching To the Pope?
Christians must rediscover and always keep alive “the Eucharistic amazement”. We must rediscover the Eucharistic wonder.
What Is Your Dream Today?
Have i ever gotten beyond my own dreams to think of God’s Dream?
Do I recognize I have a part in God’s dream?
Can I accept my responsibility in God’s dream of the kingdom of peace, justice and love?
“Patrick: A Prophet for Social Justice”
I never considered Patrick as a Prophet for Social Justice. Wander down this path with Kevin Ahern. You may be surprised.
Are You a “Whack-a-mole” or “Big picture” Person?
There are two approaches to problem-solving. – “Whack-a-mole” or “Big Picture”. Both have limitations. Both are necessary. Pope Francis and St. Vincent were aware of and fostered both approaches!
Is anybody listening?
“Listening is much more than allowing another to talk while waiting for a chance to respond…The beauty of listening is that, those who are listened to start feeling accepted, start taking their words more seriously and discovering their own true selves. Nouwen
Clocks Versus the Time In Our Heads
Can Lent be a time for breaking out of our routine and discovering something new about the meaning of “Our Father?
A “We” Virus?
Is our working understanding of “Our Father” too small?
Does our understanding of “Our Father” stop at the borders of our immediate family… or our country?
Our “Real Families”
Francis reminds us that marriage is above all a journey of human and spiritual growth, and that is never fully completed.
Luke’s Gospel – Trees or Forest?
Each Evangelist tells the Good News with a twist. They function much like any good pastor or counselor. They tell stories they think will help listeners with their current struggles.
Leader of Vincentian Family Opens His Heart
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Executive President of the Worldwide Vincentian Family, looks back on his six years of leadership. As I read his letter, I had the sense of a man opening his heart to over four million followers of Vincent.