This Day in Vincentian History: May 12
On May 12, 1888, John Joseph Lynch, C.M., the first Archbishop of Toronto, Canada, died. He was born at Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland, 6 Feb., 1816. He attended Castleknock College and College of St. Lazare, Paris. He did missionary work in Ireland, throughout the...
Befriending the Other #IamVincent
Coming to the Midwest I expected to jump right into a new community. I had moved many times before and was generally good at the whole “making friends” thing. But it suddenly became harder after living intentionally with nine souls that intricately became connected...
A Vincentian Creed
I BELIEVE in God, the Lord of history who is and who comes; I BELIEVE in Jesus Christ, the Lord of life, who gave Himself for me, for you, for all without exception and who awaits me in the tabernacle; who is delivered as food under the species of bread and wine; who...
Framing The Scene
Framing The Scene (John 11:1-45) I remember a wise person once telling me that there’s no such thing as an un-interpreted fact. Everything you see out there you see through some kind of frame, some angle of approach that not only affects how you see, but more...
Advocacy and Systemic Change
“Speaking truth to power….Making our voices heard---" Advocacy: the process of supporting a cause or proposal, pleading or arguing in favor of an idea or policy. Advocacy is active, not passive, and can take many forms. But for Vincentians it means taking the...
Farewell that Brings Life and Courage
Jesus encourages his followers as he bids them farewell. He reveals that he is the way and the truth and the life. Jesus bids his followers farewell. He knows it troubles them. So, he says: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith...
Vincentians Pray – Good Hearts of Vincentians
Vincentians Pray - Good Hearts of Vincentians - JOHN 6:52-59 - Vincentians Desire and Aim to Serve Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Pray We pray each day as Vincentians. We know we are called by Jesus to serve those we serve. We see Jesus especially in...
Love Was the Driving Force of St. Louise de Marillac’s Life
"Anxiety over her son was the last major obstacle to the tranquility she needed to begin the Company. By 1633, she could devote herself to the spiritual formation of the Daughters and to foster the love they had for each other, which in turn was to be motivated by the...
AIC International Day of Prayer: May 9
We are sending you this prayer on the occasion of the International Day of Prayer for AIC on May 9, 2017 when we will celebrate the Feast of Saint Louise. Please distribute it widely among all your local groups. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: MAY 9, 2017 FEAST OF SAINT...
Generosity, A Vincentian Virtue • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
"I will truly desire [your heart] once it returns to God and demonstrates to Him that it only wants what He wants and when it examines the future in order to carry out acts of valor and generosity." (LDM, l. 152). "You are generous enough to bear this burden and to...