How do you look at the Church today? That’s a question we must ask ourselves.
Here I present Pope Francis’ own words describing three ways of looking at the Church.
Do you look at the Church from above, around you, and as a whole?
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I Actually Attended a Session of Vatican II
Yes! I figuratively rubbed shoulders with some 2000 bishops inside St. Peter’s! There are not many left who can say that.
Here I share my journey from a pre-Vatican II church to the church after Vatican II.
I will also share how belatedly I discovered that Vincent …
Bible in One Hand, Newspaper In the Other
I don’t normally read InterVarsity publications. One popped up in a google search for material related to the words of a theologian ” Pray with the bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other.”
In this Vincentian Mindwalk I share two aspects on what that migh…
“Rubbing Shoulders” With Jesus
What would it be like to rub shoulders with Jesus today?
In the Eye of the Beholder
Often the same action can be perceived differently according to whether it is connected to a rich person or a poor person.
Hiroshima and the Explosive Power of Ideas
We are faced with a choice – once again unleashing Hiroshima or rejoicing and living in God’s kingdom. Which will I commit myself to?
“I Can’t Abide Standing Outside the Fire”
“To set people’s hearts on fire” This is how St. Vincent described our vocation. Paul wrote to Timothy… and to these seven men… “I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you.”
The Challenge of Pope John Paul II
John Paul II, St. Vincent and Black Lives Matter
The Nun Who Woke Up To the Poor At Forty
“And it is there, in the faces of poor and struggling people, that I have found the most direct road to God.”
Who Are You In the Bible?
Recognizing yourself in 10 statements expressing “attitudes” found in the Bible and another 10 on “actions” flowing from the attitudes in the Bible.
Live What We Sing – Sing What We Live
Something wonderful is happening in our midst… people from all walks of life and unique talents are bonding to use their special talents in the service of the poor.
Beatitudes for Youth Advisors
At the same time as she instructed Catherine about the Miraculous Medal, Mary also asked Catherine to form youth groups. Listen to the hopes of these Vincentian Marian Youth today.
The Vitality of the Vincentian Charism Today
We are just beginning to see a new vitality of the Vincentian Charism… but in ways we did not expect!