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What is the largest conversation in the world?
What is the largest and longest conversation in the world?
In 2019, Pope Francis set in motion a three-year conversation among 1.3 billion Catholics.
Eyes on Earth Day – Eyes Closed? Glazed? Wide-open?
What metaphor best describes your attitude toward “Earth Day?’
Eyes blind, glazed, or wide-open?
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, let’s explore the “big picture” Pope Francis sees.
When Your Whole World Changes
We use the word “apocalyptic” to describe life-changing events.
In biblical times it meant to reveal something new. The Book of Daniel and today’s reading from the gospel of Mark stand in that tradition.
What Do These Slogans Have in Common?
I have long been aware of how effectively Pope Francis uses stories to challenge, enlighten or motivate his listeners.
Jesus did the same in the story of the so-called Good Samaritan. He asks us to reflect on the three people who passed by the badly injured traveler.
I Flunked My Black Catholic History Test!
Ok! It wasn’t a test. It was just an article about November as Black Catholic History Month. But there was so much I did not know.
If I took a flash quiz based on the article I would have flunked. In a playful mood, I reworked it in the form of a quiz.
Learning to See What Jesus Sees?
What was Jesus Doing? What he always does. Noticing the unseen poor ordinary people.
Culture of Vocations – Mission Impossible?
A Palestinian Jew gathered 12 ordinary people and sent them out on an impossible mission. He created a culture of vocation and mission.
What Is It like At a Papal Audience?
For one minute and 25 seconds, I was almost nose to nose with Pope Francis. His 150-word message clearly came from his heart. At various points, it seemed he looked straight into my heart. I felt I was there! I wasn’t… but it felt like it!
Whatever Became of Sin… and Compassion?
“The death toll from COVID could reach 50,000!” I was horrified!
Now it stands at more than 5 million world-wide. I am almost numb to the horror. Why?
What I Dreaded Became a Source of Life
I have heard from a number of people how much these Mindwalks mean to them. I am, of course, delighted that this ministry touches people.
But I have a confession. I write these reflections for myself to make sense of issues I wrestle with. It’s about making connections that give life.
Our Unfinished Business – All Saints and All Souls
Many of us have had persons close to us die with whom we had unfinished business, a hurt that was never reconciled, an injustice that was never rectified, a bitterness that never softened. The pain of this can linger for a long time. We are left saying: “If only there was another chance!”
What is the Prequel of Today’s “Synodal Process”?
A reflection on a “prequel” to the very first council, the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15) Then fast-forward to the two-year long “sequel” is taking place right now.