A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Thoughts 08

Fr. Rooney reflects on the small ways of remembering that we are Vincentians.

Vincentians in Public Life • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam

Read In: Español At the same time, another thirty conferences formed in the most distant points of the country, celebrated the same solemnity. How can we not have any hope in that force of association, exerted mainly in the big cities, in all the faculties of Law, in all the centers of study, on a […]

Video "Response of love to a call of Love": the Vocation and Charism of the Daughter of Charity

November 29 is the anniversary of the founding of the Daughters of Charity.

Advent Letter 2024 by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM

Saint Vincent de Paul taught that life should be a constant prayer, uniting the human heart with that of Jesus.

The “Public Relations” Plan of the Early Church

Jesus did not establish the church as an institution with a slick “Public Relations” plan. He started a movement that developed into the early church.

Advent from a Vincentian Perspective, Part 1: Active Waiting and Christian Hope

This season invites us to step into a space of "active waiting"— a term that encapsulates the dual call to watchfulness and action.

The Rosalie Projects: My Village at the End of the World

In western Mauritania, a community of Daughters of Charity lives in Atar, deep in the desert. The sisters are devoted to the education of children and the formation and integration of young people and women. The population lacks everything.

Gospel Eyes and Ears (Mark 12)

Much is revealed about a person by observing what he or she notices. And that’s because what one spots is in large part determined by what that person values more and appreciates less.

RINOs, DINOs and the Duck Test

They were comfortable… until they were told a story. Then they learned an uncomfortable truth. The person in the story out there hid in their own heart.

Contemplation: Keep Your Heart Ready

Reflecting on our spiritual journey helps us discern God’s will and share His graces, supporting each other in advancing toward our divine purpose.

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Vincentian Feast Days and Branch foundation dates

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EBook on Vincentian Saints

Akamasoa Argentina: Building a Path of Dignity and Hope

Akamasoa Argentina: Building a Path of Dignity and Hope

Akamasoa Argentina is an NGO inspired by the model of the Akamasoa community in Madagascar, established by Father Pedro Opeka, an Argentine missionary of the Congregation of the Mission, who has dedicated his life to transforming one of the poorest areas of Madagascar.

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Advent Letter 2024 by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM

Saint Vincent de Paul taught that life should be a constant prayer, uniting the human heart with that of Jesus.

Advent from a Vincentian Perspective, Part 1: Active Waiting and Christian Hope

This season invites us to step into a space of “active waiting”— a term that encapsulates the dual call to watchfulness and action.

Pope Francis Releases the Encyclical “Dilexit nos,” Quoting St. Vincent de Paul Three Times

On October 24, Pope Francis has released his fourth encyclical, entitled Dilexit nos (“He Loved Us”), inviting the whole Church to rediscover the centrality of Christ’s love expressed in the Sacred Heart, and God’s unconditional love for humanity through the mystery of the Heart of Christ.

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