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.
Thoughts on our National Conference
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.
What Ever Happened To “The Common Good?”
In 1973 Karl Menninger, a renowned psychiatrist and founder of the Menninger Clinic, published a book entitled, Whatever Happened to Sin?.
Coincidences or Connections
Many years ago I was preaching on an Easter Sunday morning. There was a large crowd in attendance as you might expect.
Out of the Fire: One Neighbor’s Story
Winter can be a perilous time for homeowners, struggling to keep their dwellings warm amidst the freezing temperatures and onslaught of snow.
The Surprising Work of the Spirit
With almost half of Americans receiving the COVID vaccine, the light at the end of the tunnel seems to be getting brighter.
St. Vincent de Paul and Bishop Barres
This week Diocesan Council President, Bob Meekins, Executive Director Tom Abbate, and I had the opportunity to meet with Bishop John Barres.