St. Louise de Marillac: Happy at the Foot of the Cross
This presentation gives some examples of the centrality of Jesus crucified in St. Louise’s spiritual evolution.
Following Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor Then and Now
Just as the first Vincentians 200 years ago could not have imagined the world they were entering, who of us could have imagined just a generation ago the world in which we are serving.
VLM/VMC Impact: “I Come in Peace and Will Leave in Peace”
I was sure that I was not coming to Chepnyal to cause harm in anyway, therefore the promise of coming in peace and leaving in peace appeared easy.
A Vincentian View: The Love of a Father
An analysis of each of the persons in the story would reward our study, but let me single out the way the father responds to his younger son’s return.
Dignity and Responsibility of Women
The new that God is doing springs forth now in Jesus. Those with chauvinist mentality do not see this newness that acknowledges the dignity and responsibility of women (Benedict XVI). Joseph finds out that Mary is carrying in her womb a child that is not his. But...
Living the “Already” of Mission and the “Not Yet” of Vows
My day to day life doesn’t seem too different than my sisters who have made vows. Yet every March 25 there is something that distinctly separates us.
Differences between a Assistentialism, Philanthropy and Charity
When referring to the social promotion of the materially needy people, many confuse the meaning of the words assistentialism, philanthropy and charity.
MISEVI International
A reflection from Monica Villar, who is a member of MISEVI Spain and also a member of the International Coordinating Team of MISEVI International.
Lenten Reflection (Presentation)
This Lenten Reflection is from Deep Down Things by Richard McCullen, C.M.
Frederic Ozanam on Almsgiving
In this presentation, Frederic Ozanam defends the tradition of almsgiving in the face of criticism from the Socialists of his day.