Origins of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth: Faith and Courage
Eight women left their Tennessee home on November 1, 1858, traveling northwest to Kansas, where they would serve as a community according to the Rule of St. Vincent de Paul.
Diaries of a Vincentian: Kenya
The rains can be heavy in Kenya, and with climate change, there is more out of season rain. It erodes the traditional mud and stick built houses.
When You Turn the Miraculous Medal Over…
The front of the medal already proclaims the omnipotent power of Mary…BUT TURN THE MEDAL OVER, and the power of all of Salvation is made present.
Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 2)
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 2 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.
Vincentian Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War: Meaning For Our Own Era
Honoring the Vincentian Family Blesseds martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). Feast Day: Nov. 6
Elections and the Parable of the Blind Men
I offer this post from ancient Indian tradition for your reflection.
A Canadian View: The Times They Are A-Changing
When I hear or read the lyrics to this song I recall the words of Frederic Ozanam in Paris of the 1830’s when he warned us about the growing gap between those with so much and those with so little.
St. Vincent’s Solutions For the Homeless of His Day
Vincent and Louise de Marillac were deeply committed to the education and moral formation of young people living on the streets or in dire conditions.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 19: In Solidarity with Those who Died During the Pandemic
We have learned two very important lessons from this catastrophe that has effected humankind…
Given A Break (Ex. 22:20; Mt 22:38-40)
In his unaffected way, he was voicing a truth that runs across the whole length of the Bible and all down the avenues of our faith: “I give help because I have been helped.”
