In this Vincentian Mindwalk written on a 9/11 anniversary. I explore a connection between 9/11 as uniting us against our enemies and 9/14 which challenges us to love our enemies.
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Catechetical Sunday – Getting to know something… or… someone?
Getting to know something… or… someone? This is the basic focus of catechetics.
In this Vincentian Mindwalk I explore how the lyrics of a Broadway helped me better understand Catechetical Sunday.
Do You Prefer Courtrooms or Banquet Halls?
In this Vincentian Mindwalk I explore whether there is an unconscious tendency to think of heaven as something awarded to us if we have enough evidence to convince the judge. Or, do we have a deep-down feeling heaven will be the best family gathering?
“I Can’t Abide Standing Outside the Fire”
“To set people’s hearts on fire” This is how St. Vincent described our vocation. Paul wrote to Timothy… and to these seven men… “I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you.”
The Challenge of Pope John Paul II
John Paul II, St. Vincent and Black Lives Matter
The Nun Who Woke Up To the Poor At Forty
“And it is there, in the faces of poor and struggling people, that I have found the most direct road to God.”
Who Are You In the Bible?
Recognizing yourself in 10 statements expressing “attitudes” found in the Bible and another 10 on “actions” flowing from the attitudes in the Bible.
Live What We Sing – Sing What We Live
Something wonderful is happening in our midst… people from all walks of life and unique talents are bonding to use their special talents in the service of the poor.
Beatitudes for Youth Advisors
At the same time as she instructed Catherine about the Miraculous Medal, Mary also asked Catherine to form youth groups. Listen to the hopes of these Vincentian Marian Youth today.
The Vitality of the Vincentian Charism Today
We are just beginning to see a new vitality of the Vincentian Charism… but in ways we did not expect!
Flying under the radar! – Vincentian Professionals?
Musicians, lawyers, graphic artists, psychologists, translators, alumni of Vincentian institutions are discovering professionals like themselves. They desire to serve those in need with their specific skills.
Can Mice Teach Us Something About “Normal?
“Who moved my Cheese” is a parable that describes how people face change. It’s about 4 characters running around in a maze trying to locate their “cheese” or what is important to them.
Do I Know What the Poor Really Want and Need?
See below an audio version of this reflection Do I really know what the poor need and want? Do we include the people we serve in our pastoral planning? If not, are we unconsciously making a statement that we know better what they want and need? My Eastern Province...