St. Vincent de Paul and the Need for Inculturation in the Transmission of the Gospel
Inculturation is a requirement inherent in the Mystery of the Incarnation. The first to inculturate was the Word of God, who became flesh so that we could understand the whole message that the Father, through Him, wanted to transmit to humanity.
Identity, History and Activities of the Vincentian Marian Youth (Presentation)
Learn about the identity, history, and current activities of the Vincentian Marian Youth.
Giving Work and Teaching a Trade • A Weekly Reflection with Louise de Marillac
Saint Louise de Marillac helped organize a textile workshop to give meaningful work to the poor, combining spiritual care with practical support. Her thoughtful leadership turned charitable donations into a sustainable social enterprise, showing how deep prayer can inspire bold action for justice.
UN Searches for Solutions to Global Housing Crisis
The UN’s urban development agency estimates that an astonishing 2.8 billion people worldwide lack access to adequate housing, secure land, and basic water and sanitation services – that’s around 40 per cent of the global population.
Sr. Justa Domínguez de Vidaurreta, DC: A Life of Selfless Service and Vincentian Charity
From her youth, Justa Domínguez de Vidaurreta stood out for her deep spiritual life and commitment to the most vulnerable, guided by the charism of St. Vincent de Paul. Her tireless work as a formator, director, and leader of the Daughters of Charity left a lasting mark on the Church and society, characterized by faith, love for the poor, and the promotion of community life.
The Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception: A Legacy of Service and Justice within the Vincentian Tradition
The Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception, inspired by the Vincentian charism, are a congregation dedicated to education, healthcare, and social justice, serving the poorest and most marginalized with charity and compassion since their founding in Canada in 1854.
A Vincentian View: A Faith-filled Future
This year’s observance of a “Jubilee of Hope,” our recent celebration of Pentecost, and last week’s memorial for St. Barnabas all tend in the same direction for me.
Asking the Wrong Question About the Trinity
I never liked preaching on the Trinity. Few priests would place it at the top of their list of topics they like to preach about. All that changed as I realized I was asking the wrong question about the Trinity.
Contemplation: Simple, Gentle Humility
Blessed Frédéric emphasized humility, simplicity, and religious motivation as essential to the Society’s mission, warning against pride, bureaucracy, and a focus on efficiency over spirit. He urged that all credit be given to God, encouraging service modeled on Christ and respect for other charitable efforts without comparison or competition.
Others to Feed, so They Have their Fill
Jesus is the Word of God made flesh. He dwells with the others so that those who hunger and thirst may have their fill of his words and flesh. The Twelve return from their mission and they tell Jesus all that they have done. He, in turn, takes them with him to...