40 Days is Time Enough

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

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

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

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.

Coincidences or Connections

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.

The Surprising Work of the Spirit

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

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.