The Missionary Vocation of the Church and the Congregation of the Mission
St. Vincent, four centuries before Pope Francis, reminded his sons and daughters that their dignity and identity is found in their being “missionaries of Jesus Christ.”
I’m Glad God Didn’t Listen to Some Naysayers
It is a variation of an ancient story. Humans were making a mess. They forgot that they were all sisters and brothers. They each were looking out for themselves and their immediate “blood family.”
A Vincentian View: Thanks for Saving Us
In the Gospel of the day, we hear the crucified Christ ridiculed at the end of his life. Listen to the way in which each group mocks Jesus.
“Home for the Holidays”
For many of my years, “Home for the Holidays” was in the back of most people’s minds come Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Sheltering: A meditation for the Vincentian Family
The works of mercy lie at the heart of our Family’s spirituality.
Fix our Gaze on our Lord Jesus
After putting up with the shameful cross, Jesus has been lifted up to the highest place. To fix our eyes on him means not to lose heart. A new year starts in the Church, but she asks us to fix our gaze on the end. It tells us, “Eyes on the prize.” It is the...
Editorial: We Should Not Whitewash the Lack of Human Rights
In 2010, Quatar – a country known for its violation of the most basic human rights (freedom of press, freedom of assembly, rights of women, rights of LGBTQ individuals) – was selected to host the World Cup in 2022, in a selection that was surrounded by suspicion of bribes and corruption.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 4
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Imitating St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Maternal Heart
The Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a day to reflect on the gift of maternity in all its forms, and to consider the example of Mother Seton, who stepped into the hard tasks of motherhood with courage and unswerving faith.
A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 2)
In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
