Quiet Change Agents Giants
Jean Vanier changed the attitude of the world to people we might arrogantly label as handicapped. St. Vincent changed the attitude of so many in France towards the poor.
Dear, Precious, Very Costly Indeed
Jesus is the perfect model of love to the end. His true and dear followers, then, are those who love one another as he has loved them. Jesus’ followers are as dear to him as children are dear to their parents. And since he is going to be with them only a little while...
Aspirants: Welcome to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul!
Aspirants are those who participate in the activities of a Vincentian Conference in order to know the mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul…
Do you have Vincentian Formation Materials, in Digital Format? Please, Share Them!
The Vincentian Family Formation Task Force has created a website with a form, where you can share these materials.
Imagery of the Good Shepherd
Some images of Jesus the Good Shepherd, for Vincentians.
St. Louise de Marillac: Organizational Genius
St. Louise de Marillac was a pioneer social worker, educator, and advocate. Her projects were implemented according to surprisingly modern standards of care and were the basis for other developments in their respective fields.
Our Changing Images
Our images change over time. Sometimes others never get past the images and roles we had earlier in life. Other times they come to appreciate things they did not see earlier or traits we only developed later. Might that apply to our images of Mary?
A Canadian View: Spring-time Reflections
As we attended Easter Sunday Mass, the sense of joy and a spiritual re-birth that takes place is truly amazing.
A Mother Knows So Much About Systemic Change
Think of it. Mothers everywhere are key agents of the transformation of helpless newborns into independent adults.
One Are Jesus and His True Followers
Jesus and the Father are one. And so are Jesus and his true followers. Needless to say, then, true followers cannot but be one in heart and mind. One with us in every way, but in sinfulness, the Word made flesh feels the cold of winter. So, he walks about in the...