FIRED BY THE SPIRIT
Pentecost signals the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, the unleashing of a new age, and the very beginning of the church. The work of the Spirit continues in our own time and is manifested in the gifts of the Holy Spirit which come to us, especially in the Sacrament of Confirmation. These […]
Tips for Helping Your Community This Summer
Summer will be here before we know it! Between the pool parties, family barbecues, and trips to the beach, you may be looking to do more with your time by giving back and helping your community. There are always people in your community that could benefit from your efforts. And, it may even be simpler […]
Benefits of Volunteering and Community Service
Volunteering involves giving your time and abilities to help others, usually a community or non-profit organization, without the expectation of financial compensation. Many organizations rely on the dedicated work of volunteers to accomplish day-to-day activities and achieve long-term goals that help others in need. Big changes take group efforts; many organizations can only accomplish their […]
Building a future: One Neighbor’s Story
After emigrating from Trinidad with his mother at 16 years old, Sam’s* life fell apart. His mother was diagnosed and subsequently died from cancer. His aunt, a single mother of three with her own struggles took him in and he enrolled in the local high school. He distinguished himself as a good student, enthusiastic volunteer […]
Overcoming Evil with Good
Holy Week comes to us this year in the midst of a terrible war being waged in Eastern Europe. The suffering and death experienced by the Ukranian people is hard to fathom; the refugees number in the millions. What we are witnessing is a kind of evil that impacts the entire world. Jesus enters Jerusalem […]
We Try Again
Lent begins with the receiving of ashes, a penitential practice that dates back over a millennium. To the outsider it might appear to be a very strange ritual, but to Christians of multiple denominations it is an expression of repentance and a desire to change one’s sinful ways. Even for those who do not worship […]
40 Days is Time Enough
Ash Wednesday seems to suddenly appear on our calendar, and in fact it is only a few weeks away. Are we ready for this penitential season? All that has led up to this date at the beginning of March suggests that we are in a different place and time in Lent of 2022. The on-going […]
Christmas Every Day
If store decorations are any indication, you would think that the Christmas Season begins the day after Halloween- or perhaps even before it! And certainly, by the end of November, the Christmas commercial enterprise is in full force with the arrival of Black Friday.
An Evening to Remember
Every year hundreds of Vincentians – those in leadership as well as regular members of conferences- gather in a major U.S. city to participate in the Annual National Assembly.