Biblical Gotchas and Coverups
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: A Communion of Vincentians
You cannot be a Vincentian without other Vincentians, for we grow in holiness together.
Mysteries of Joy, Light, Sorrow, Glory
Jesus is the greatest mystery of all the mysteries God makes known to those who are like children and hides from the wise and the learned. Jesus’ predictions of his passion, death and resurrection are “mysteries,” so to speak, to them. That is to say, they do not...
The Brothers of Charity: Two Centuries of Service to the Most Vulnerable #famvin2024
The Brothers of Charity are a religious congregation founded in 1807 by the Belgian priest Pierre-Joseph Triest, well known for their commitment to the most vulnerable in society.
Firewood for the Soul: Two Copper Coins
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Thoughts 01
Fr. Rooney in a series called “Vincentian Thoughts,” reflects on various incidents in the lives of our founders. This week’s thought: “We Help People.”
The Character of Vincentian Leaders • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
In a Society that grows, and whose main purpose is to work for the renewal of faith and charity among men, in which all variety of ages, customs and human opinions must meet, the presidency needs many qualities, a special merit, and a man difficult to find if God does...
Venerable Jean-Léon Le Prévost: A Pioneer of Charity and Faith
Jean-Léon Le Prévost’s contribution to the development of organized charity and the revival of faith during turbulent times in France is undeniable. With a life marked by personal challenges, he overcame adversity to become an example of dedication to others and to the cause of the Church.
October 17: St. Louise Established Our Lady as the Mother of the Daughters of Charity
Faced with potential difficulties in obtaining Church approval of the Daughters of Charity, St. Louise undertakes a pilgrimage to Chartres to ask for the help of Our Lady.
That’s it! I Can’t Take It Anymore!
Our lives have become pressure cookers. We can’t take it anymore!
Some react with more violence. Others curl up in a fetal position trying to protect themselves.
