Most of us think of Labor Day as marking the last hurrah of summer. In this Vincentian Mindwalk I try to reimagine the historic origin of Labor Day… as well as a restful BBQ recorded in the New Testament.
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Pope Francis Just Won’t Stop!
“Pope Francis just won’t stop!” In this Vincentian Mindwalk I share with you what one commentator refers to as 96 hours that reveal changes in the Christian world we grew up in. I refer to 96 hours of August 27-29-30, 2022.
Jesus – An Obnoxious Guest
The story of what Jesus did as a dinner guest of a leading Pharisee challenges me to think about it in today’s terms.
In Luke’s retelling the story he speaks to both fellow Gentiles as well as the Jewish people… and also us today.
Vincentian Mothers – Mentors of Dreams
Vincentian Mothers Over the span of centuries, there have been many mothers in the Vincentian family. Three prominent ones come to mind. Louise de Marillac (1591-1660), wife, mother, widow, and grandmother, and leader in charity, overcame the social stigma of her...
Vincent Outgrew “Zipcode Politics”!
Vincent may have started in the rural zip codes in France but he soon began to expand his vision.
NORMAL? – Old, New… Or Better
What if we could create a “better normal” that embodied all these qualities?
What’s On My Mind As I Walk?
On the eve of Vocation Sunday I find myself thinking about what led people to drop the nets of their daily lives to follow this Jesus.
Vincent and Louise In Conversation about COVID19
What principles would VIncent and Louise use if they were facing COVID 19?
Forgotten truths about Vincent’s Genius
Vincent’s passion for the poor expressed itself through an empowering humilty that invited others to share their gifts in mission.
Vocation Sunday With Pope Francis and Two Vincentians
Both Pope Francis and our Superior General have written letters in advance of Good Shepherd or Vocation Sunday. They struck some very personal chords!
Which Way Are You Heading On the Road To Emmaus
We are all on a journey! But where are we heading? Direction matters I am on a road. I know I am on an Interstate highway. But I need to know more. I need to look at the signs to see whether I am heading east or west, north or south. I need to know where I...