What do we mean when we sing “All are welcome?” In Jesus, God welcomes all of us. Do we do this in memory of Jesus who welcomed even his enemies?
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Do You Remember Many Sermons?
In the Vincentian Mindwalk I offer quotes from a sermon I definitely remember. I hope it whets your appetite enough to view it on YouTube. On the BBC channel alone, it has been viewed over 1.5 million times!
United Against… Or… With Our Enemies?
In this Vincentian Mindwalk written on a 9/11 anniversary. I explore a connection between 9/11 as uniting us against our enemies and 9/14 which challenges us to love our enemies.
A Saint Ahead of His Times
This is the first of a series of Vincentian Mindwalks highlighting St. Vincent’s impact on church and society in France 400 years ago. Understanding how he brought about structural reform even without intending to, gives us much to think about today. Foreshadowing...
Enough is Enough
Reflecting on the state of our world, two questions come to mind “How can we live better?” and the core, key Vincentian question “What must be done”.
Recognizing the Body Of Christ Today
My early understanding of the feast of Corpus Christi My earliest associations with the feast of Corpus Christi were of processions and "40 hours devotion." Gradually I became aware of the Body of Christ frozen in time in Michelangelo’s masterpiece, The...
What Must We As Vincentian Family Do?
With the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we are all struggling to make sense of the past few weeks since the murder of Floyd George.
Lessons From History – My Family and the Vincentian Family
What i learned about Vincentian Famiiy history for photographs of recent generations of my family history.
Trinity – From Puzzle To Be Solved To Model To Be Lived
As I reflected on Trinity Sunday this year, I realized I have been on quite a journey. I invite you to join me on this Vincentian Mindwalk. Some of you may relate to different phases of the journey.
A Path Forward In a Time of National Unrest
The Need for Change The death of George Floyd has drawn a variety of reactions. But there is a common thread to these reactions. Something has got change..The sticking point is in the details. WHAT needs to be changed? WHEN? People operate from different starting...
A Grieving Mother of the Church
What did Mary bring to the Upper Room?
The Flames of Pentecost – Which Will I Fan?
This Pentecost we face a stark choice! This Pentecost we can choose to fan into flame the fire of the Spirit. Or we can choose to be consumed by the flames of violence. Such violence is not only in the hearts of others but, if we are honest, these smoldering flames...
We are God’s story… and God’s story-tellers
We are God’s siory… and God’s storytellers!