…without becoming a foreign missionary!

Jack Melito, and Vincentian priest of the western province USA, has a way with words. He notes that Vincent’s missionary spirit was fueled by his connection to other missionaries.

Vincent’s zeal made him a restless spirit, anxious to follow wherever the call to evangelization beckoned. Confined to Saint-Lazare, he nevertheless ranged vicariously over a worldwide course, tramping in the footsteps of his missionaries. Their labors were as much a part of him, and he of them, as those taking place in the next parish. Through his missionary vision he was able to project his presence, his charism, and his words to wherever his priests and brothers ventured.

Melito’s insights about the missionary spirit can be found in article called “Vincent the Traveller.” There’s so much to be found on our partner site, We are Vincentians, to prepare you for the Feast of St. Vincent and beyond.

This is part of what you can give to the Vincentian Family: share your stories of mission! It fuels the spirit in others! To say #IamVincent means we are fueled by tales of those with a missionary spirit.