As children, Christmas could not come soon enough. Now it comes and goes in a flash.
In this Vincentian Mindwalk I explore what it meant to wait for the Messiah coming then… and now recognizing Jesus who into our lives everyday.
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Where Do “Thanks” Go After Thanksgiving Day?
Each Thanksgiving a family spokesperson reminds us of additions to the family, milestones achieved, significant people no longer present. If only momentarily, people are united in giving thanks and saying Amen.
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I ask what happens to all the…
Gratitude for Blessings in Disguise?
It’s impossible on the basis of any given experience to accurately assess the true consequence to our lives.
Unless we appreciate the full context of any situation, we can’t know what the result will ultimately be.
Just think of “Good” Friday and Easter Sunday.
From “Thanks” to “Giving” – Historical Roots
The tradition of ‘thanksgiving” is not new. It has deep roots in the Old Testament and especially the New Testament. The Last Supper was a celebration of thanks but it was also a call to giving.
Unforgettable Words From a Bishop
St. Vincent instinctively realzed the role of lay persons in bringing about systemic change.
Who Are “Followers of Christ the King”?
Identifying “followers of Christ the King” requires looking at who understand Christ’s Kingship and LIVES accordingly.
Which “American Dream” Did You Vote For?
I suggest that all of the dreams made in our image and likeness pale in comparison to God’s dream for us to become the love that God is.
Thinking Through the McCarrick Report
The “McCarrick Report” is gut-wrenching. How make sense of it? What can we learn?
Who Is the Neighbor I Love Least?
Love your neighbor as yourself, Jesus tells us. Here is a challenge: Start with the neighbor you love the least.
Pope Francis – Stretching Our Hands To the Poor
In his annual reflection for the World Day of the Poor Pope Francis urges “Stretch forth your hand to the poor” (Sir 7:32). Today these words remain as timely as ever.
A Call for Civility and Vincentian virtues
A little civility in life and in human interactions would go a long way, even if it is only a first step. The time has come for everyone to take that step for a change.
An Elephant and Blind Men
An ancient Indian tradition offers a perspective when facing many different options. I have also been thinking about how it applies to the blind men in my mind.
Why People See Things So Differently
In these polarized times, many people ask themselves why others see things so differently. It depends on the lens you use to see the world. Let’s explore these biases.