Who were Jesus’ friends?
Who are our friends?
What is the difference between our friends and Jesus’ friends?
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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?
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.
Things Parents Teach… and Learn
Parents, for the most part, “learn on the job.” What can learn about our role as church today as we celebrate the feasts of the Holy Famiily and Mary Mother of the Church as well as the upcoming “Year of Joseph”?
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!
Pope Francis’ Personal Covid-like Moments
“I’ve experienced three ‘Covids’ in my own life: my illness, Germany, and Córdoba. … In every personal “Covid,” so to speak, in every “stoppage,” what is revealed is what needs to change.”
Scream!
We can relate to “the Scream”. The cross has transformed the scream. What is the way of the cross?
Cost of Preferential Option for the Poor
Forty years ago, four women gave their lives as part of their preferential option for the poor. Read their own words. It should take just about 40 seconds.
Back To Basics In Religion
In his words and actions Pope Francis calls us back to the basics of Jesus’ vision. He has constantly lifted up the lowly and forgotten, given voice to all peoples in all corners of the world.
Which “American Dream” Did You Vote For?
I suggest that all of the dreams made in our image and likeness pale in comparison to God’s dream for us to become the love that God is.
Pope Francis – Stretching Our Hands To the Poor
In his annual reflection for the World Day of the Poor Pope Francis urges “Stretch forth your hand to the poor” (Sir 7:32). Today these words remain as timely as ever.
A Jesuit and Two Vincentians On Vocation
Both Pope Francis and our Superior General have shared their thoughts on vocations. What they have to say is very valuable and on target in a number of ways. I will highlight what struck a very personal note for me. You will see just how personal in a personal...
“God Is In The Details”
Pope Francis reminds us that God is in the details of our lives.