In 1953 at the age of 17, Pope Francis had a life-changing experience in confession.
What has he said about confession as Pope some 60 plus years later?
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If These Moccasins Could Speak!
Pope Francis uses the image of moccasins to describe his 5,000-mile pilgrimage, not of conquest but of contrition. In this Vincentian Mindwalk, Francis’s own words speak directly without media filters.
Challenges of “Walking the Talk”
We all face challenges of walking the talk.
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I look at some current events through the lens of “walking the talk”. These events have special significance for those who walk in the footsteps of St. Vincent, bringing “good news” to those on the margins of society.
Learning To “Mercy” Is Like Learning To Walk
“There is no Christianity without mercy. If all our Christianity does not lead us to mercy, we are on the wrong path.” (Pope Francis) Just as we learn to walk, we must learn to “mercy” from our experience of God mercying us.
Superior General’s Lenten Letter
Lent 2015: Walking the Way of Reconciliation, Peace, and Humility