In this Vincentian Mindwalk let’s explore the “real world” of Good Friday, Holy Saturday … and Easter Sunday.
How does Jesus’ resurrection open up the doors to a real world that goes beyond our limited versions of “the real world.”
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Does God Love Us “For Better Or Worse?”
Let’s ask that question about God’s love for us. It tells a lot about the vow God has made with us.
More importantly, It raises questions about how we view God and treat the “others” in our lives.
Are You a Foot-washing Disciple of a Foot-washing Jesus?
At the Last Supper Jesus said, “Do this in memory of me?
Is that the only thing Jesus wanted his disciple to remember and focus on? Do we forget how he specified that?
Join me in exploring what else he asked of us.
“Insiders” With Closed Minds; “Outsiders” Who Were Open
I was struck by Pope Francis’ contrast between the closed minds of “insiders” and the open minds of “outsiders… and… the challenge to us.
Vintage Francis!
I Never Knew I Missed the Point!
Today, some cling to a late medieval view of the Church as expressed in the language and liturgy of the Council of Trent. Others think everything is up for grabs. Each group sees the shortcomings of the other. Neither is open to how they themselves miss the point.
Bird’s-eye View – Word of God and Synodality
Yesterday’s image was an “up close and personal” experience of the Word of God via the amazing two seasons of The Chosen”. Today I would like to step back for a bigger picture of the Word of God.
The “Broccoli Approach” to Synodality
Mothers often say “try it, you’ll like it”! I wonder of some today have rejected synodality without trying it or even understanding it.
If I were John the Baptist…
If I were John the Baptist standing in the Jordan, I am sure I would have asked Jesus, “why are you asking me, a sinner, to baptize you?” What’s behind God speaking about his beloved son?
Are We There Yet?
What do we know… and not know about the Holy Family? What can we learn from the Feast of the Holy Family?
Should We Imitate a Servant King?
People should experience in us the loving presence of a new kind of ruler – one from humble origins, who proclaimed the Reign of God, washed feet, died to manifest God’s love for us, rose from the dead and breathed his Spirit on us, so we could live his life as citizens of the Kingdom/Reign of God.
You Must Watch “The Chosen”! Really???
I admit I was turned off by the title of the review... ‘The Chosen’ is the Jesus TV show your very Catholic aunt keeps telling you to watch. And you should." Apparently, Mary Grace Mangano, the reviewer read my mind. She wrote "I could not help but think, oh, a Bible...
Learning to See What Jesus Sees?
What was Jesus Doing? What he always does. Noticing the unseen poor ordinary people.
Culture of Vocations – Mission Impossible?
A Palestinian Jew gathered 12 ordinary people and sent them out on an impossible mission. He created a culture of vocation and mission.