St. Vincent never expected the amazing changes he brought about in 17th century France. But he did pay attention to little details like “do the dishes!” He teaches us much about how change takes place.
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What Do These Slogans Have in Common?
I have long been aware of how effectively Pope Francis uses stories to challenge, enlighten or motivate his listeners.
Jesus did the same in the story of the so-called Good Samaritan. He asks us to reflect on the three people who passed by the badly injured traveler.
What Can We Learn From St. Vincent’s Journey?
insights into St. Vincent’s journey may lead us to recognize our own journey’s from looking for good news for ouselves to bringing good news to those on the margins.
How Can You See … But Not See?
How not to see? The quick answer is to find a pair of rose-colored glasses. … I thought about rose-colored glasses as I read a satire about a tech company that developed digital glasses for rich people to edit out the poor.
Do Vincentians Lack Imagination?
Do Vincentians lack imagination? St. Vincent saw a world that most of his contemporaries never say. He imagine what must be done?
Whose Story Interests You Most?
Whose story are you most aware of? Can you recognize the interconnection of a stories? Do Vincentians have a special Vocation as storytellers?
Time-lapse photography and the Vincentian Family
Leaders of 97 branches of the Vincentian Family gathered. They represented over 2 million people bringing “good news” to countless millions in 156 countries. One could see the blooming of the Vincentian Family.
Finding God in Interruptions
God will often be in the interruptions, the nuisances, the disruption of our best-laid plans. When we open our eyes, we will experience the Kingdom of God at work in us, through us and around us.
Do You Dare a Different Lent?
“My Broken Christ” is a story about a priest who found a broken crucifix he wanted to restore. Christ has other ideas.
Anything We Can All Agree On?
As I look around a very divided world, I see that there is at least one thing we can all agree on. We can all agree on our hunger for hope. At the same time, I am acutely aware that hope means different things to different people.
Learning to Cross the Streets of Our Lives
We often rush across the streets of our lives without looking. It’s time to remember what we were told as children when we learned to cross the street.
Unforgettable Words From a Bishop
St. Vincent instinctively realzed the role of lay persons in bringing about systemic change.
The “Knee” in 404 and the “Spine” in 405″
“we can overcome global challenges only by showing solidarity with one another and embracing the most vulnerable in our midst.” Pope Francis