“When I first went to one of the most ravaged areas of Brooklyn, I thought I was bringing God to the poor. I quickly learned God was already there. I was on God’s turf!”
Is God getting tired of waiting for us?
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Jesus – the Ultimate Bridge Builder
Over a lifetime, we each learn the stories of where we fit and don’t fit, and who are our good and bad guys. Sadly, at least in the eyes of God, for most of us, it is becoming increasingly difficult to avoid the trap of building walls instead of bridges.
A picture of polarization today?
Two images, a “Wise Old Woman” and a “Beautiful Young Lady” merge into one picture.
In this Vincentian Mindwalk explore with me what this picture can teach about deep polarization today.
How we listen to “the cries of the poor “
To listen deeply requires paying attention not just to the words but to understand the whole person. Is that the way we listen to the cries of people who are poor?
Please Don’t Tell Anyone!
Why did Jesus tell them not to tell anyone? Was it possible he realized that at that point, they would jump to wrong conclusions?
“Rubbing Shoulders” With Jesus
What would it be like to rub shoulders with Jesus today?
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.
Broadening Horizons – A Life-long Journey
St. Vincent’s mentors played a significant role in his life. They expanded his horizons. They taught him to see life through the eyes of the Jesus he discovered in Scripture.
“Bring Good News To The Poor” – Jesus’ Mission Statement
Jesus Mission Statement was only six words. It profoundly influenced the lives of St. Vincent and St.Louise. How does it influence our lifestyle?
Jesus – Hero or Knight?
The hero operates off his own agenda, whereas the knight is under someone else’s agenda.
Recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of Bread – Today
Recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of Bread (Luke 24:30-35) They recognized him more in what he did than what he said. freebibleimages.org They blurted out to the disciples “… what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of...