July 19, 1813: First Vows of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s in Emmitsburg, Maryland, USA

On July 19, 1813, vows were pronounced for the first time by Elizabeth Ann Seton and 17 other Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s who adapted the vow formula of the French Daughters of Charity.

If Moccasins Could Speak!

Have you ever walked a mile in another’s moccasins? … in the moccasins of their sufferings?

Everyone Deserves a Home #famvin2024

In only 6 years, from 2018 to 2023, the FAMVIN Homeless Alliance (FHA) has provided over 10,000 formerly homeless people with secure housing and access to other support services.

A Vincentian View: Francis de Sales

Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac both held Saint Francis de Sales in high esteem. 

The Church of Corinth – is the Past Prologue?

In “The Tempest,” Shakespeare wrote, “What’s past is prologue!” Antonio is rationalizing the past as setting the stage for their next act, as a prologue does in a play.

A Vincentian View: The Paraclete

A Vincentian View: The Paraclete

A Vincentian View: The Paraclete Usually when I consider the word “Paraclete,” I think of “advocate” or “intercessor” or “counselor” or some such term.  “Paraclete” is, of course, one of the ways in which we often refer to the Holy Spirit.  As we approach the...

Power for the Mission to Announce the Gospel

Power for the Mission to Announce the Gospel

The Holy Spirit is the power that equips us for the mission to announce the Gospel. Salvation belongs to those who confess by the power of the Spirit, "Jesus is Lord," and believe that God raised him from the dead.  Confession with our mouth, then, and faith in our...

Service in the Holy Spirit

Service in the Holy Spirit

Service is the fundamental attitude that governs the whole of human life. Service belongs to the Holy Spirit, who offers himself a loving union between the Father and the Son, as well as the union of all in God. Service is also a basic choice and a goal to live for...

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