We Forget Mary Was a Young Teenager
It is so easy to forget Mary was a young teenager. Did you know that… before Mary was seen as the mother of all, before the countless devotions of Mary spread throughout the world, before she was crowned the Queen of heaven, before statues, shrines, stained...
Blood Sisters and Brothers
In a reflection, “Blood Sisters and Brothers”, on FamVin.org, Fr. Pat Griffin of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission USA offers some challenging reflections on our understanding of “Our Father” Recently I saw a TV commercial...
What Vincentians Can Learn from St. Joseph’s Dreams
As I was preparing a homily for the feast of St. Joseph, Pope Francis reminded me there are many things followers of Vincent and Louise can learn from St. Joseph. First some background. [This is a slightly modified version of a post that first appeared on the website...
“Where Will You See Christ?” Series Is Making Waves
“Where WIll You See Christ” – Forty days… forty first-person 2 minute stories! The series is making waves not only in blogs and social media. It is being picked up by a number of TV and radio outlets. (See local listings for times) Among...
Feet in Two Worlds (Luke 6:27-38)
Father Tom McKenna of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission places us squarely in the sixth chapter of St. Luke’s Gospel. He lays out the difficulties of living in the world Jesus sketches but isn’t here yet, or at least not fully here. (The...
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Joyful to See the Lord in Their Midst
The risen Christ stands in the midst of his disciples and wishes them peace. He shows them his hands and his side. And they turn joyful. The disciples are not at all joyful after the death of Jesus. They are even broken and hopeless. For not only do they miss their Teacher. They also fear […]
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent IV
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Saint Paul tells you how much you lose when the first thoughts of your mind are filled with anything other than God.”
Creating a Space of Retreat At Home
As we find ourselves continuing to practice physical distancing, it has called us to be creative in how we can go on ‘retreat’ and connect with faith-filled communities.