In this Vincentian Mindwalk I am going to predict some things about what will happen when an ailing 86-year-old Pope Francis braves the sweltering heat wave in Lisbon to spend some time with young people at World Youth Day.
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Yes! I Actually Attended a Session of Vatican II
Freshly ordained in May, 1965, I was privileged to attend one of the final sessions of the Second Vatican Council. In this Mindwalk I share my journey into the church of Vatican II and Pope Francis.
How Have You Changed?
The question “How have you changed” is more complicated than you might realize!
Before you answer, listen to this story.
I’m Glad God Didn’t Listen to Some Naysayers
Who were Jesus’ friends?
Who are our friends?
What is the difference between our friends and Jesus’ friends?
How Does House-lessness Differ From Home-lessness?
Peter Day believes we tends to address “houselessness” (physical needs), rather than homelessness (relational/spiritual/emotional needs).” I knew I needed to explore the distinction between houselessness and homelessness. Here I present these excerpts to see if they resonate with you as well.
Learning From Luke This Past Year
Luke found himself in the midst of a major culture clash. In this Vincentian Mindwalk I would like to share with you the Luke I thought I knew. The Luke I have discovered And what it has meant for me.
Who is My Neighbor the Day After Election Day?
Catholicism is the lone major religious group in America where both sides of the nation’s political divide are roughly evenly represented. Does Jesus challenge us to love even our opponents?
What Jesus Saw In the Temple
Jesus is doing what he always does in the gospels.
What catches his eye and draws his heart are those in most need: those who need forgiveness.
Jesus sees the widow.
How Many Saints Do You Know?
You probably know more saints than you think!
In this Vincentian Mindwalk I explore what Pope Francis calls the holiness of the saints next door.
Could Jesus Be In the Details?
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.
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.
Jesus and the Culture Wars of Today
Do you really think “culture wars” are new? Far from it! Jesus lived in the midst of culture wars! The Acts of the Apostles are a record of how first-century Christians coped with their own culture wars
In this Vincentian Mindwalk I invite you to look at the realities of those days. Jesus’ response should challenge us in the midst of our culture wars.
Ways of Looking at the Church – Pope Francis
How do you look at the Church today? That’s a question we must ask ourselves.
Here I present Pope Francis’ own words describing three ways of looking at the Church.
Do you look at the Church from above, around you, and as a whole?