The Vincentian Marian Youth Association (VMY), one of the branches of the Vincentian Family, launches its “Here I am” initiative to strengthen in every possible way the existing VMY groups around the world, as well as to become more active members within the Church and in the world.
Month: May 2018
A Memorial Day Remembrance with One Who Came Home
This weekend I was privileged to hear a 20 year veteran of surgical nursing in the military share the experience of the worst 13 months of his life… I am amazed he can function in his place of employment!
Fr. Grozio’s Aunt and Godmother in Critical condition
Please pray for Helen Slusark, Fr. Steve Grozio’s Aunt and Godmother, who is in the hospital in critical condition.
The fire in all missioners
The fire of the “missionary option” burns in the heart of every missioner associated in any way with the Congregation of the Mission.
Forgotten truths about Confirmation and St. Vincent de Paul
Have you forgotten the names of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit… and some truths about how St. Vincent lived them in mission? Let’s look at the prayer “Come Holy Spirit in that light.
In-Between-Time
Fr. Pat Griffin of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission offers insights into the in-between-time of our lives.
The Explosive Power of Pentecost
Jesus Promised the Disciples the explosive power of “Dynamite”. Vincentians of all kinds have received that power.
Pope Francis speaks on “Fake News”
Fake news can be seen from the earliest times, in the biblical stories of Cain and Abel and the Tower of Babel – On the other hand, when we are faithful to God’s plan, communication becomes an effective expression of our responsible search for truth and our pursuit of goodness.
“My mother always told me…”
At the Wedding at Cana Mary tells Jesus that there is no more wine (John 2:3). Then she tells the servers, “Do whatever he tells you” (John 2:5)
International News of the Congregation of the Mission
The April issue of NUNTIA, the International Newsletter of the Congregation of the Mission, is available online.
Why are you looking at the Sky – Jesus’ Footprints
Maybe we should not be looking up to the heavens. Maybe we should be looking for his footprints on earth today.
Telling the Story of our “Our Ordinary Saints”
Vincent’s “visions” as a mystic consisted in gazing into the eyes of the poor person and seeing the suffering humanity of Jesus.
Forgotten Truths – Collaboration between St. Vincent and St. Louise
As we approach the celebration of the feast of St. Louise perhaps we can rediscover a forgotten truth about the collaboration between Louise and Vincent.
Vincentian Parish Becomes Center for Tornado Relief
St. Mary’s, our Vincentian Parish in Greensboro was chosen as the best place to provide emergency assistance in the wake of the tornado that touched down in the area.
Another look – Shouldn’t Sheep Smell Like the Shepherd?
If we speak about Jesus as the Good Shepherd coming to smell like us, what might we say about us as the sheep coming to smell like our shepherd?
Do We Tell the Stories of Our Ordinary Saints?
Do we tell the stories of our ordinary saints? Shouldn’t we be celebrating rather than denigrating?
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!