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What Catechism Did Jesus Use?

Today I find myself asking what kind of catechetical approach Jesus used. I have no indication he used any such catechism. In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I explore the various catechisms used over millennia.

Pope Francis’ “Puzzle Box Picture”

The picture on a puzzle box inspired me to see how the pieces fit together. This morning I read a reflection, “Either an Evangelizing Church or a Worldly Church. It provided me with the picture on the “Pope Francis puzzle box! I offer it as a picture of what guides Pope Francis.

Heavens Tell the Story of God

Recently many of us were astounded to see pictures of parts of creation that are more than 13 billion light years away. I invite you to explore with me what the heavens tell of the glory of God. And what it might mean that Mary is the Queen of Creation.

Have We Outgrown Nativity Scenes?

Have We Outgrown Nativity Scenes?

Many of us either witnessed or were participants as children in appropriate costumes and props re-enacted the Nativity scene.
As adults we grew beyond these re-enactments.
Something Pope Francis wrote reminds me to think about recognizing that we act out various roles in our daily life.

Enough is Enough

Enough is Enough

Reflecting on the state of our world, two questions come to mind “How can we live better?” and the core, key Vincentian question “What must be done”.