by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 13, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections
Among the many homilies and interventions of Pope Francis during his visit to Latin America, there are some that raise the question, “Is he a Vincentian?” He certainly expounds upon themes that any member of the Vincetian Family would find familiar. In a...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 13, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Gospel of Life – Abundant Life – Learn Something Each Day Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast –Tuesday July 14, 2015 Dear Family: We pray and ask the Lord to help us be willing to be His loving witnesses to others, many of whom have rebelled against God. We...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Many in the Vincentian Family are realizing the importance of telling the Vincentian Story. “Tell your Vincentian Story – the beginnings of an oral history” describes the innovative way used by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to encourage members...
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 13, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
The Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul of Strassburg (Soeurs de la Toussaint) were established 1734 at Saverne, France, by Cardinal Armand Gaston de Rohan Soubise, prince bishop of Strasbourg (1704-1749) to address the pressing needs of the poor, especially...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
In “A Note to Vincentians” Father Patrick Griffin, CM continues his series of reflections “Considering Consecrated Life” Laudato Si’ merits a close and careful reading by Vincentians. Many, many paragraphs reflect a concern for the poor. With this...