by Communications Office | May 20, 2021 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
“Go to Him with faith, love and confidence – He will help. Fill yourself with his Spirit and He himself will govern.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Elizabeth Bayley Seton, Collected Writings, Volume 3B, 38) As we prepare for Pentecost, the practical advice of St....
by Communications Office | May 15, 2021 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: (Seventh Sunday of Easter) Acts 1:15-26; Psalm 103; 1 John 4:11-16; John 17:11b-19; (Ascension) Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1:17-23; Mark 16:15-20 Change is in the air! The warmer spring weather helps, of course. More than in previous years, it seemed,...
by Communications Office | May 8, 2021 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
READINGS: Acts 10: 25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17 Themes abound today: Eastertide readings; the feast of St. Louise de Marillac, special for the Sisters of Charity and the entire Vincentian Family; Mother’s Day. Many threads in today’s...
by Communications Office | Apr 24, 2021 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Acts 4:8-12; Psalm 118; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18 Today’s readings depict Christ as our Shepherd and guide throughout life’s green pastures and dark valleys. Spend a few moments today or through the week praying with these two contemporary versions...
by Communications Office | Apr 21, 2021 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
“While I live, while I have my being, in time and eternity, let me sing praises to my God.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Elizabeth Bayley Seton, Collected Writings, Volume 1, 265) These words of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton were destined for the Easter season!...
by Communications Office | Apr 17, 2021 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Acts 3:13-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 2:1-5; Luke 24:35-48 “Peace be to you! Why are you troubled?” If only we could hear, remember and truly believe these simple, comforting words of Jesus… The following brief reflections invite us to look with fresh...
