Under-utilized Ways of Being God’s Story-tellers
How conscious are we of being both God’s story and God’s storytellers… and of the many ways we can tell God’s story to a world desparetly in need of Good News?
Meeting between Jesus and His People
Jesus is the fullness of revelation. Meeting him, we meet God. We also meet ourselves, for he lays bare the thoughts of our hearts. But we must welcome him first. The presentation of Jesus in the temple means the meeting of God’s Anointed with his people. And his...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Extend Your Hand To Guide Me
Even when I think I see, extend your merciful hand to guide me along the right path.
Salvation for the Poor
If we are true imitators of Jesus Christ (“Christians”) then we have to act in the same way that Jesus acted: we must enthusiastically proclaim good news and freedom and joy to those men and women who are in need.
Sister Justine Bisqueyburu, D.C. and the Green Scapular
Nine years after the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Catherine Labouré, she appeared to Sister Justine Bisqueyburu, D.C., in the same convent chapel at Rue du Bac, holding the Immaculate Heart in her hands, and gave her the Green Scapular.
Summary of the Meeting of the Leaders of the Vincentian Family: Rome 2020
First of all, I would like to thank you for the confidence the executive committee has placed in me by asking me to carry out this proofreading task. I also extend a thank you to my colleagues in Strasbourg who helped me take notes throughout the various...
Diaries of a Vincentian: On top of the World
When leaving these hills, I knew that I must do more. That I must do better. Because I only held one little hand – but there are millions more reaching out.
“Little Women”, St. Vincent de Paul and Martin Luther King
Can you imagine any connection between the critically acclaimed movie “Little Women”, the Foundation of the Vincentian community, and the celebration of Martin Luther King’s life?
Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Against Human Trafficking
Take a moment to watch this 1-minute video on Human Trafficking produced by the Ladies of Charity USA Advocacy.
From the FOC to the HOC: Happy Ten Years!
Last Saturday marked the ten year anniversary of the House of Charity (HOC) in New Orleans, and we at the Future of Charity (FOC) blog want to celebrate their milestone.