A true story of the moment a woman discovered that she and her husband were already Vincentian.
In this Vincentian Mindwalk let’s explore the implications of what she learned.
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What Can You Learn From History?
I thought of history as the dull memorization of dates. Fr. “Bunk” Russell taught me that there was so much to learn from history. He taught us to “question” history. Not only what happened? Why did it happen? What can I learn about today and tomorrow?
A Long Loving Look … At Ourselves
Contemplation is taking a long, loving look at the real.”
Isn’t that what lovers often do as they sit, perhaps even in silence, simply enjoying one another?
In this Vincentian Mindwalk let’s look at what we often don’t see.
Comparing Inaugural Addresses
Luke 4 is regarded by many as Jesus’ inaugural address… a mere 60 words. These 60 words have had more impact on our history than all of our Presidential addresses combined.
Repairers of a House Divided
Many are concerned about the divisions in our country and the world. So I should not be surprised at how many are turning to the Bible for guidance especially during this week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
The Pay It Forward Plan for Peace
Jesus’ mission was all about teaching us to pay it forward. After all, God has first loved us and wants us to pass on the gift of God’s in our lives! Isn’t this what Jesus did? And it changed and is changing the world!
The Wisdom of an 8-year-old
I am wondering if I am the only one unable, and unwilling, to get Tammy’s words out of my head… and whether you will find new and perhaps visceral understanding of scripture passages read so often.
Finding Jesus In the Crib – Today
So that is my purpose. To know, love, and serve God as Mom. So, when I was lying in bed and I heard Lilly crying at 2 AM I didn’t just hear Lilly crying, I heard God crying asking me to love him and to serve him.
December 21 As a “Mood-changer”
Whether great or small, events have a way of shaping our moods. But ultimately, it is what we are aware of and focus on that shapes our moods. Let’s focus on the big picture … even in our doubts and confusion.
Family Historians
Keepers of memories! Almost every family has one. You know… the person who remembers the family history, the stories of Uncle… and Aunt…, the in-laws and the outlaws. St. Matthew was trying to get his Jewish audience to think about the very unlikely people who played a part in salvation history.
A Baby Really Changes Everything!
A baby changes everything. Never was that truer than in the birth of the one we call Jesus of Nazareth. The birth of Jesus literally changed everything … for everyone!
My Experiences as a Time-traveler!
Living in three different worlds at once involves connecting three different mind-sets.
Dreams – Our Parents and God’s
My parents shared a dream for their children. They taught their children a dream. We are God’s dream as sons and daughters, brothers and sisters. Jesus embodied that dream and taught us to live that dream.