A Vincentian View: The Power of Love
Our Gospel story emphasizes the power of love. Within the Scriptures, the passages that speak of God’s love are numerous, as are those that celebrate human love.
Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven
Jesus has the key to the kingdom. He is God’s Servant who comes to serve, to open and close. He gives to those who are his own the keys of service. It looks like Peter knows quite well what people say about Jesus. But he does not go where they are, for he says that...
Vincentian Prayer Images: An Image For Self-examination
Have I ever thought of the difference between what is socially acceptable and not socially acceptable discrimination?
Grace that Transforms the Heart and Makes us Sisters and Brothers
There are Christian songs that have become universally known and that we know how to hum or at the very least, their melody is familiar to us. One of those songs that has surpassed its author is “Amazing Grace.”
To Serve the Poor in their Material and Spiritual Need (Part I)
It seems to be very clear that Vincent de Paul viewed evangelization as a process that involved ministering to the physical and spiritual needs of the poor. Part 1
On St. Louise de Marillac and Our Blessed Mother
“Every aspect of Mary’s life became a subject of prayer for Louise.”
Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Election 2020
With a crucial election this year, the Ladies of Charity USA Advocacy Committee is focusing on aspects of preparing ourselves to vote.
The Challenge that Young Vincentians Face During this time of Pandemic
During this time of pandemic, young people have been encouraged to come to the forefront and to assume great responsibilities.
St. Louise Established Our Lady as the Mother of the Company 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.
Do You Remember 9/11… and 8/4?
The explosion on 8/4 will be seared into the minds of every person in Lebanon. Beirut, with its estimated 300,000 homeless is almost already forgotten in world media.
