Vincentian Places 15 – Toul
In 1635 St. Vincent de Paul sent Vincentians to Toul to take charge of the Hospital of the Holy Spirit, more of a refuge than a medical facility, in his efforts to bring relief to Lorraine which was ravaged by war during his lifetime.
Firewood for the Soul: We are All Servants
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
The God Minute: Karen’s Story
A Marian-themed reflection.
Being on the Side of the Workers • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
Of course, the districts of Saint-Jacques and of Jardin-des-Plantes do not always give the spectacle of the same desolation. We know there shopping streets, poor but livable houses, narrow but well-kept rooms that retain remains of an old slack, waxed furniture, white...
Into the Hands of God the Father with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Throughout her life, Mother Seton knew that we are never truly alone, even when life’s challenges are most daunting. Our Heavenly Father is always there for us—present, loving, merciful.
June 26: Martyrs of the French Revolution in Arras and Dax
June 26 is the memorial of five Daughters of Charity who were martyred during the French Revolution.
New Wineskins
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I share thoughts about the wineskins or frameworks of our thinking about God.
A Vincentian View: Inspiration
We pray for the inspiration of the Holy Spirit as we pray and live the Gospel.
What Wise People are in your Life?
A truly wise person helps you to see, and helps you step back to get perspective.
Contemplation: To Discern, Not to Decide
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org In the Society of St Vincent de Paul, “all decisions are made by consensus after the necessary prayer, reflection and consultation.” [Rule, Part I, 3.10] In other words, we don’t simply vote the minority “off the island,”...
