Today we celebrate the feast of our founder, St. Vincent De Paul! Saint Vincent de Paul , was a French Catholic priest who dedicated himself to serving the poor. In 1622, after working for some time in Paris among imprisoned galley slaves, he returned to be the superior of what is now known as the Congregation of the Mission, or the "Vincentians" (in France known as "Lazaristes"). These priests, with vows of poverty, chastity, obedience, and stability, were to devote themselves entirely to the p...
Sep 27, 2022•13 min
God's Redirection Sometimes we are led in one direction in our life. God may, at times, intervene and redirect us in a different direction. Our task is to learn to recognize God's redirection of us. SCRIPTURE Hebrew 10: 36 MUSIC "Common Threads"
Sep 26, 2022•12 min
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Sep 25, 2022•14 min
Mary, Undoer of Knots To follow along: CLICK HERE ! MUSIC "Mother of Christ"
Sep 24, 2022•14 min
Concert Friday is the day during the week we change things up and let music take the lead in our prayer. Recognizing the power of music, we choose songs that either explicitly or subtly offer a message consistent with our faith and holy scripture. Today it is a song that answers the question-- How do I silence the voices of darkness in me that lead me to sin?
Sep 23, 2022•9 min
God's Dwelling Today's reflection enables us to understand God's affection for us and how God makes his dwelling within us. SCRIPTURE John 14: 23 MUSIC "Try To Remember" (Josh Groban & Instrumental)
Sep 22, 2022•10 min
Every Wednesday of September we are sharing about a Vincentian saint for our Vincentian Spirit month. Today it is St. Louise De Marillac.
Sep 21, 2022•11 min
Goodness Within We must be aware of God's goodness within us and how to use that goodness not only for ourselves but for others. SCRIPTURE Isaiah 41:10 MUSIC "Be Not Afraid"
Sep 20, 2022•10 min
Jesus died to give us permission to toss our past and look to a future in Him. So why do we so often hang on to the past and its burdens. Lauren has a solution... ROMANS 12: 11 MUSIC Watching over us by Jay Stocker
Sep 19, 2022•10 min
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time SCRIPTURE Luke 16: 1 - 13 MUSIC "Servant Song"
Sep 18, 2022•13 min
5th Luminous Mystery The Institution of the Eucharist Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen. MUSIC "O Salutaris Hostia"
Sep 17, 2022•11 min
Concert Friday MUSIC "Pie Jesu" In Paradisum"
Sep 16, 2022•11 min
SCRIPTURE Matthew 7: 1-2 MUSIC Come to the Quiet by John Michael Talbot Stay in the Dark by Paul Tony Lambert
Sep 15, 2022•11 min
St John Gabriel Perboyre / Exultation of the Holy Cross O my Divine Savior, Transform me into Yourself. May my hands be the hands of Jesus. Grant that every faculty of my body May serve only to glorify You. Above all, Transform my soul and all its powers So that my memory, will and affection May be the memory, will and affections Of Jesus. I pray You To destroy in me all that is not of You. Grant that I may live but in You, by You and for You, So that I may truly say, with Saint Paul, “I live – ...
Sep 14, 2022•11 min
God is always inviting us toward Himself--coaxing us out of the past into a future with Him. GENESIS 1: 8 MUSIC Now Thank We all our God Sun Prelude by Gjeilo
Sep 13, 2022•11 min
To Be At Peace Today we are invited to reflect upon what it means to be at peace. SCRIPTURE Philippians 4:6-7 MUSIC "Peace Is Flowing Like A River"
Sep 12, 2022•10 min
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time SCRIPTURE Luke 15: 1 - 32 MUSIC "Hosea"
Sep 11, 2022•13 min
4th Luminous Mystery The Transfiguration of Jesus Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Sep 10, 2022•10 min
Concert Fridays is where we let music lead us i prayer and turn our hearts to God... In the Arms of God by Tony Alonso
Sep 09, 2022•8 min
God Is My All The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary SCRIPTURE Romans 8: 28 MUSIC "Hopeful" "Holy Is His Name" sung by Melissa Maricich "Lord Of All Hopefulness"
Sep 08, 2022•12 min
Wednesdays of September Spirit we use the reflection to open up the life of a particular saint or persons connected to the Vincentian spirit. Today, it is the worldwide group known as the Vincentian Family. MUSIC Set the Course by Jay Stocker 'Tis the Gift to Be Simple by Richard Irwin
Sep 07, 2022•10 min
Go Deeper Today the Lord invites us to go deeper in our prayer and in our relationship with Jesus. SCRIPTURE Luke 6:27-28 MUSIC "Kyrie" "You Are My Hiding Place"
Sep 06, 2022•11 min
It's a song... It's a Motto... It's the base of Jesus' teachings-- "He Ain't Heavy, He's my Brother". Sr. Carol opens it up for us... GALATIANS 6: 2
Sep 05, 2022•11 min
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time SCRIPTURE Luke 14: 25 - 33 MUSIC "Only In God" John Foley, S.J.
Sep 04, 2022•11 min
3rd Luminous Mystery The Proclamation of the Kingdom Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen. MUSIC "Making A Difference"
Sep 03, 2022•10 min
Concert Friday An Inspired Tribute MUSIC "Accentuate the Positive" - Perry Como "Just A Closer Walk With Thee - The Mills Brothers "Don't Take Your Love From Me" (instrumental)
Sep 02, 2022•12 min
Today begins our annual Vincentian Spirit Month where we work together to live our call as evangelizers in the Vincentian spirit. More on that later.... ISAIAH 61:1 MUSIC Lightness of Being by Joyspring Eclipse by Ola Gjeilo
Sep 01, 2022•12 min
God Makes Us Worthy None of us are worthy to receive God's grace, healing, love, etc. God is so great that He makes us worthy to receive all that we need from Him. SCRIPTURE: Luke 4: 40-41 MUSIC "Dona Nobis Pacem" "Eclipse" - Gjeilo
Aug 31, 2022•11 min
Sr. Karolyn is our newest member of the God Minute team and offers our reflection today. You can read all about her on the TEAM menu from the app home page.
Aug 30, 2022•12 min
Glorify God The Passion of St John the Baptist MUSIC "Taste and See" Haugen "Dream" - Richter
Aug 29, 2022•11 min
