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Message from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M. on the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul, 2019
As usual at this time of the year, Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family and 24th successor of St. Vincent de Paul, sends a letter to the Vincentian Family Worldwide on the occasion of the feast of St. Vincent de Paul,...
Who Shaped… and is Shaping the Church Today?
Every time some idea was proposed at Vatican II which appeared new, I said to myself “Saint Vincent taught us that!” Sr. Guillemin, DC on her experience as an official “auditor” at Vatican II
White Privilege Engages Racism
The pervasive presence and practice of racism in our society agitates my Vincentian heart.
UN General Assembly Features Five Summits
The General Assembly is a time in which all 193 member states meet to address prominent global issues. This year’s Assembly is unique in that it also features five summits.
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We Look Forward to Receiving your Composition for the Vincentian Song Festival!
The Vincentian Song Festival is on its way! We have already begun to receive songs. Yours is missing!
A Vincentian View: A Man Had Two Sons
Listen carefully (again) to the first line of the parable: “A man had two sons.” Until the account of both sons receives a hearing, the telling cannot be completed or properly understood.
Facing a Medical Emergency Alone
Have you ever had a medical emergency after hours?
The Beautiful Prayer of Pope Francis for the Workers of Akamasoa
The Pope met the workers of Akamasoa, the “City of Friendship,” and prayed for them all.
Serve God Alone and Not Money
Jesus shows us the way to serve God absolutely and not money ever. Do we Christians, and Vincentians besides, really learn from him? Jesus does not love money. He is not all like those who sneer at him on hearing him say, “You cannot serve both God and wealth.”...
Praying Our Heritage – Trust
After doing what we can, do we have the trust to lower our nets on the other side of the boat?
Saint Paul, the Vincentians and the Stings
Let’s start talking about the “sting of poverty,” which leaves those assisted in a situation of fragility and vulnerability.
175 Years of the Congregation of Brothers of Our Lady, Mother of Mercy Celebrated Worldwide
The 175-year Jubilee of the Congregation of Brothers of Our Lady, Mother of Mercy (CMM) was celebrated with various activities.
“I’ve called you friends…” (Jn 15:15): at “The Charity” of Turin, We Call Ourselves Friends
In Turin, there is a small Vincentian Center “for and with” the homeless…”Saint Louise House.” It is also called simply “Charity.”
St. Vincent’s Vision of Priesthood
Presentation based on an essay by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. on Saint Vincent de Paul’s vision for his Congregation of the Mission.
Spreading the Word About the “13 Houses” Among Vincentians in Brazil
Ada Ferreira, the volunteer ambassador from Brazil, hasn’t missed a chance to encourage Vincentians to join the Alliance and the “13 Houses” Campaign.
Campus Ministers Serve St. John’s Students
St. John’s University relies on campus ministers to help more than 33,000 students cope with homesickness, separation from parents, and their faith.
Message from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M. on the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul, 2019
As usual at this time of the year, Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family and 24th successor of St. Vincent de Paul, sends a letter to the Vincentian Family Worldwide on the occasion of the feast of St. Vincent de Paul,...
Who Shaped… and is Shaping the Church Today?
Every time some idea was proposed at Vatican II which appeared new, I said to myself “Saint Vincent taught us that!” Sr. Guillemin, DC on her experience as an official “auditor” at Vatican II
White Privilege Engages Racism
The pervasive presence and practice of racism in our society agitates my Vincentian heart.
UN General Assembly Features Five Summits
The General Assembly is a time in which all 193 member states meet to address prominent global issues. This year’s Assembly is unique in that it also features five summits.
We Look Forward to Receiving your Composition for the Vincentian Song Festival!
The Vincentian Song Festival is on its way! We have already begun to receive songs. Yours is missing!
A Vincentian View: A Man Had Two Sons
Listen carefully (again) to the first line of the parable: “A man had two sons.” Until the account of both sons receives a hearing, the telling cannot be completed or properly understood.
Facing a Medical Emergency Alone
Have you ever had a medical emergency after hours?
The Beautiful Prayer of Pope Francis for the Workers of Akamasoa
The Pope met the workers of Akamasoa, the “City of Friendship,” and prayed for them all.
Serve God Alone and Not Money
Jesus shows us the way to serve God absolutely and not money ever. Do we Christians, and Vincentians besides, really learn from him? Jesus does not love money. He is not all like those who sneer at him on hearing him say, “You cannot serve both God and wealth.”...
Praying Our Heritage – Trust
After doing what we can, do we have the trust to lower our nets on the other side of the boat?
Saint Paul, the Vincentians and the Stings
Let’s start talking about the “sting of poverty,” which leaves those assisted in a situation of fragility and vulnerability.
175 Years of the Congregation of Brothers of Our Lady, Mother of Mercy Celebrated Worldwide
The 175-year Jubilee of the Congregation of Brothers of Our Lady, Mother of Mercy (CMM) was celebrated with various activities.
“I’ve called you friends…” (Jn 15:15): at “The Charity” of Turin, We Call Ourselves Friends
In Turin, there is a small Vincentian Center “for and with” the homeless…”Saint Louise House.” It is also called simply “Charity.”
St. Vincent’s Vision of Priesthood
Presentation based on an essay by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. on Saint Vincent de Paul’s vision for his Congregation of the Mission.
Spreading the Word About the “13 Houses” Among Vincentians in Brazil
Ada Ferreira, the volunteer ambassador from Brazil, hasn’t missed a chance to encourage Vincentians to join the Alliance and the “13 Houses” Campaign.
Campus Ministers Serve St. John’s Students
St. John’s University relies on campus ministers to help more than 33,000 students cope with homesickness, separation from parents, and their faith.
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