Dead Horse Theory
The tribal wisdom of the American Indians says that when you discover that you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount.
Delight Others, and Not Ourselves
The wisdom of God made flesh dwells with us. He is delighted to be with us. But he wants, first of all, to delight us. The scribes and the Pharisees time and again test Jesus. At best, they seek to connect with him. At worse, they set a snare for his steps. But...
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? XIII
Vincent is burning with a spark of the same fire as burns in God.
The Vincentian Family Celebrates the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
On September 27, feast of St. Vincent de Paul, the various branches of the Vincentian Family Worldwide prepare in many ways the celebration of this important date.
St. Vincent’s Spiritual Way: the Process of Discernment in Daily Life
Fr. Hugh O’Donnell defines discernment as a process by which the Spirit calls us to use our freedom to act in a certain way. He defines it as “a choice, not between good and evil, but between two or more goods.”
A Note on Charity for Vincentian Month 2021
If charity is our rule, as Saint Vincent de Paul taught us, what does it look like?
Constitutive, Indispensable, Crucial
Jesus is constitutive of the Christian community. Do we say and live this as St. Vincent? Moises makes clear what truly matters. Jesus does so too. For the two of them, it is not about us. Or the group that we make up, chosen and gifted so as to serve others. ...
The Intuition of St. Vincent
Fr. Jean-Pierre Renouard, C.M. describes St. Vincent’s genius for bringing the laity into prominence in the charitable activity of the Church.
The Gift and Challenge of Vincentian Imagination
We talk, perhaps too glibly, of the Vincentian charism. For a moment, I would like to reframe the conversation. Let’s talk about the Vincentian imagination!
Rejoicing In Success – Challenged To Do More
So far, 44 branches of the Vincentian Family have engaged actively in the FHA and the 13 Houses Campaign. It is now present in 44 countries; 1826 houses have been built, and 6628 people have been helped.
