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Sisters of Charity fought oppression, poverty, and racism in the American South
The Vincentian Sisters of Charity (which later merged with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth) played a vital role in serving poor and predominantly Black communities in the Southern United States. These dedicated women responded to the call to fight oppression,...
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The Way of the Cross: Charity and Passion
This Way of the Cross correlates a work of mercy with each Station of the Cross, and a quote from St. Louise de Marillac is included with each station.
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Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (February 23)
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
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Lent 2023: Through the Eyes of Mary, With Father Aidan Rooney, CM
Welcome to “Lent: Through the Eyes of Mary,” an original video series produced by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal in collaboration with the Vincentians of the Eastern Province, USA.
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Struggles at a Well (John 4:5-42)
Some of the traits which come out in the Samaritan woman as she interacts with Jesus at the noonday well could paint her as a hard-hearted and difficult lady.
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Ash Wednesday and the Witness of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
An important step in Mother Seton’s conversion took place on Ash Wednesday, when she first entered the Catholic Church.
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Living Ash Wednesday the Way Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Did
Mother Seton didn’t walk the Way of the Cross alone during her life, but rather she surrounded herself with a community, with whom she journeyed in mutual dependence, step by step, along the path Christ set for them.
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Do Your Spiritual Hearing Aids Need Cleaning?
Lent is a time of listening… cleaning my ears to hear the Good News.
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Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (February 22)
St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.
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Tempt Someone Is Not What God Does
Jesus let the devil tempt him just as we are tempted, though he did not sin. Hence, he can feel for us who are weak, and lift us up. James makes clear that God does not tempt us. We are tempted by our own evil desire. Today’s first reading and gospel, though,...