Jesus in the details! Did you do a double take?“ Isn’t it “the devil is in the details”! In this Vincentian Mindwalk let’s explore the implications of Jesus’ attention to details.
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This Train Is Bound For Glory
I lived with a Vincentian priest who was a railroad buff. I think of him today under two headings – his love of riding trains and his scrapbook of memories of his rides. I also think of Mary’s scrapbook of memories riding the glory train.
What Do 25,000 Teens Know About Jesus?
A recent Barna study of responses from nearly 25,000 teens aged 13-17 across 26 countries may shock some… And raise further questions. In this Vincentian Mindwalk I offer food for thought about possible paths forward.
Which “American Dream” Did You Vote For?
I suggest that all of the dreams made in our image and likeness pale in comparison to God’s dream for us to become the love that God is.
Thinking Through the McCarrick Report
The “McCarrick Report” is gut-wrenching. How make sense of it? What can we learn?
Who Is the Neighbor I Love Least?
Love your neighbor as yourself, Jesus tells us. Here is a challenge: Start with the neighbor you love the least.
Pope Francis – Stretching Our Hands To the Poor
In his annual reflection for the World Day of the Poor Pope Francis urges “Stretch forth your hand to the poor” (Sir 7:32). Today these words remain as timely as ever.
A Call for Civility and Vincentian virtues
A little civility in life and in human interactions would go a long way, even if it is only a first step. The time has come for everyone to take that step for a change.
An Elephant and Blind Men
An ancient Indian tradition offers a perspective when facing many different options. I have also been thinking about how it applies to the blind men in my mind.
Why People See Things So Differently
In these polarized times, many people ask themselves why others see things so differently. It depends on the lens you use to see the world. Let’s explore these biases.
A Jesuit and Two Vincentians On Vocation
Both Pope Francis and our Superior General have shared their thoughts on vocations. What they have to say is very valuable and on target in a number of ways. I will highlight what struck a very personal note for me. You will see just how personal in a personal...
The Vincentian Charism – A Wide-Angle View of Vocations
Fr. Mavric invites every member of the Vincentian Family to take one very concrete step; that is, every member is to bring one new candidate to one of the branches of the Vincentian Family.
Voting As An Act of Love
Color in a circle on a piece of paper. Pull a lever. Push a button. No matter how you cast your vote, cast it.