Creating Space for Peace and Joy: Volunteer spotlight

“I never thought this would happen. . .” is a common sentiment among women and families who come to St. Vincent de Paul shelter after losing their homes. The reasons for their homelessness may differ, but many guests share similar feelings – failure, discouragement,...

Holy Thursday – How Can I Cooperate in God’s Plan?

How Can I Cooperate in God’s Plan? A Holy Thursday Reflection by Angie Grilliot, Executive Director  The scriptural phrase from Luke 2:19, “Mary pondered these things in her heart,” kept coming to mind for me as I journeyed through Lent this year. I am not sure if it...

The Visitation

Today we celebrate the feast of the Visitation, when the Blessed Virgin Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth. It may seem strange to celebrate a mere visit between family members, but this is no ordinary visit.  Mary had just given her ‘yes’ to God, agreeing to bear his...

An Ocean of Mercy

“Give it all to God,” the priest said after I described my struggles with sinfulness, my shortcomings, my stubborn selfishness. “Give it all to God,” he said, “and know that He loves you. He loves you. He loves you.” Let those words wash over you in a wave of mercy –...