Jesus "resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem" (Lk 9:51), but as most of us discover, our goals are not always as easily met as when we first formulated them. The Samaritan village where he stopped would not welcome him, so he went on toward another.
We honor St. Vincent de Paul today whose journey took many turns not anticipated at his ordination and plan to be a chaplain to the wealthy. One encounter after another with the poor, especially his years as chaplain to galley slaves changed his mission from the wealthy to the poor. However, he used his connections with the wealthy to influence them to help the destitute. Indeed, the example of "Monsieur Vincent" still influences us today and reminds us that journeying with Jesus can often lead to "the path less traveled by."
Bro. Rene
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