How Build Community In Our Divided World?
A quick foray into various styles of conflict resolution suggests that there are two major concerns underlying how people approach conflict- concern for self (assertiveness) and concern for others (empathy).
It Is All Pope Francis’ Fault!
It’s all Pope Francis’ fault! I can no longer tame the shock of the story of the Good Samaritan.
Who Are Vincentians?
he Vincentian family is large, multicultural, multilingual, and prophetic with more than 150 branches all over the world. They all share, in their own distinctive way, a desire to live as Christ bringing “Good News” to those on the margins of society.
Anything We Can All Agree On?
As I look around a very divided world, I see that there is at least one thing we can all agree on. We can all agree on our hunger for hope. At the same time, I am acutely aware that hope means different things to different people.
A Sight For Sore Eyes
An environment of survival withers the hearts of our elderly, taking away their ability to dream. In this way, it cripples the prophecy that our young are called to proclaim and work to achieve.
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!