Leo Xavier Crowley, age 92 of Weymouth, passed away peacefully at his home on October 24th after a brief illness. He was a beloved classmate of Frs. Trotta, Brandenberger and Sheldon, all of whom now live at the Motherhouse in Germantown. Further details Donations may be made in Leo’s memory to the Vincentian ministries: CAMM, Attention […]
Month: October 2015
One College – 2 possible saints?
One College, Two Possible Saints? Vens. Nelson Baker and Michael McGivney Continue Their Process Towards Sainthood Kevin Di Camillo of the National Catholic Register writes.. With Pope Francis’s canonization of Junípero Serra, O.F.M. here on American soil last month, a quick trivia question comes to mind: who is the only American-born priest who has been […]
+Dick Thayer
Arnie Simonse just sent word that former CM Dick Thayer died. From the Funeral home website… Richard Thayer 10/15/2015 Richard Thayer, of Warwick, passed away on October 15, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY. He was 81 years old. Born on June 13, 1934 in Dushore, PA, he was the son of the late William […]
Images of the Eastern province
The following slide show was used as evening prayer at the recent meeting of all of the Superiors of the Province at St. Vincent’s Seminary in Germantown, PA.
St. Johns Day of Service
Kitty Prager writes…Students from St. John’s Preparatory High School joined St. John’s University in a day of service at Sts. Joachim and Anne’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Coney Island. In the morning the group visited and chatted with residents, and then played board games and Trivial Pursuit. After taking a stroll on the boardwalk, […]
Pope Francis’ words and actions sound like St. Vincent
“Pope Francis’ words and actions sound like St. Vincent”. Words from Dr. Joann Heaney-Hunter of St. John’s University as she reflects on her experience as a commentator for Time Warner Cable News during Pope Francis’s visit. In the homily at the St. John’s University Founder’s Day Mass she elaborated… Last weekend, I had the joy […]
Freundian Clips
Just Because... Just because some folks have gently pushed me... Just because they wanted to see a collection of my more recent reflections... Up until about a year ago my posts contained very little reflection... Just because there are some things on my mind that...
Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
Have a blessed Holy Week!
I have never thought about the people that were named in the Gospels. I would agree that they may be…
Generally, I love the laconic nature of Mark's Gospel. The Passion narrative is very compelling in its starkness, with one…
Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!