2. Christian life as viewed from the perspective of a theology of mission: men and women who continue the mission of the Son of God I have just mentioned the fact that the theology of … Read More
John Gabriel Perboyre
I Le Puech and Montauban 1802-1818 In his book on the Congregation of the Mission, Georges Goyau suggests that it would be a good idea to study the documentary evidence about the martyrdom of John … Read More
The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church (1)
Introduction As we reflect on the contribution of the Vincentian charism to the mission of the Church, it seems necessary to begin with some precisions on this matter. When we speak about the Vincentian charism, … Read More
Mary in the Vincentian Tradition
Saint Vincent’s key insights about the Blessed Mother and Praising God There were three events in Mary’s life that Vincent referred to often, because they carry three basic attitudes that enable us to praise God … Read More
Mental Prayer, Yesterday and Today: The Vincentian Tradition
Saint Vincent and Mental Prayer Some preliminary considerations I use the phrase “mental prayer” purposely in this chapter, rather than “meditation.” Saint Vincent rarely used the verb mediter. He ordinarily employed the phrase faire oraison. … Read More
Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, S.C.: A Chronology
March 26, 1901 The last of seven children of Alexander and Johanna (Szuchy), Teresa Demjanovich was born in Bayonne, NJ. Her parents had emigrated from what is now northeastern Slovakia. March 31, 1901 Teresa was … Read More
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (José Antonio Pagola)
NEITHER SETTLING DOWN NOR LOOKING BACK To follow Jesus is the heart of Christian life. It is what is essential. Nothing else is more important or decisive. This is precisely why Luke describes three small … Read More
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Rosalino Reyes Dizon)
Disciples to the bitter end Jesus is the good Teacher. He invites us to be his disciples. Jesus is resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem with his disciples. There, he will suffer greatly and die … Read More
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (José Antonio Pagola)
DO WE BELIEVE IN JESUS? The first Christian generations preserved the memory of this Gospel episode as a story of vital importance for Jesus’ followers. Their intuition was right on the mark. They knew that … Read More
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Rosalino Reyes Dizon)
Hidden still is Jesus’ messiahship Jesus is God’s Christ. His being so remains hidden, however, from those who lack compassion. Jesus backtracks. He keeps hidden once again his being the Messiah no sooner than he … Read More













