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!
St. Vincent de Paul’s Inner “Doubting Thomas”
Re-imaging the story of “Doubting Thomas I thought I knew the meaning of the story of “doubting Thomas.” That is until I read ‘Like Thomas, I Don’t Always Believe’ by Ryan Henderson Espinoza. Now I doubt if I can ever read the passage unique to John’s...“Pay it Forward” and Divine Mercy Sunday
“Pay it Forward” and Divine Mercy Many may remember a movie in 2000 called “Pay It Forward.” The lead line in the movie was, “When someone does you a good deed, don’t pay it back, pay it forward.” In Ryan Hyde’s movie it is described as an obligation to do three good...
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!