Given the stake we all have in our future as Church and Vincentian Family, this is the first of a series of posts devoted to the three week long Synod of Bishops focused on taking young people seriously, with their culture, their needs, their resources, and their weaknesses.
Your prayers are requested for Eastern Province Affiliate Mary Tobin and her family. She died peacefully yesterday morning,
“The Heart of University Life is a project of discovery.” This is how the Vincentian Superior General sees the ministry of higher education. In his career-focused to Niaraga University he spoke of the great power of a university in it faculty and students. I ask you to use it in ever more creative ways.
Vincent de Paul: Charity’s Saint is a wonderful documentary about Saint Vincent and Saint Louise:. If you have not seen it, or have not seen it in a while, take some time this week to enjoy the trailer or full-length movie available on YouTube
The short answer to the question “Did Vincent ever envision Vincentian Universities?” is probably no. But that may not be the right question. Read what is happening. You be the judge!
Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
Have a blessed Holy Week!
I have never thought about the people that were named in the Gospels. I would agree that they may be…
Generally, I love the laconic nature of Mark's Gospel. The Passion narrative is very compelling in its starkness, with one…
Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!