The Joy of Christmas
William (Bill) Graham from Peel-North Toronto Ontario Regional Council, Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers his reflections on The Joy of Christmas: As Vincentians we commit and look forward to serving our neighbor in need in the best possible way. Each year we try...
Louise de Marillac: Nativity Scene
"You invite me to go to the Crib so that I can meet you there near the Infant Jesus and His Holy Mother. From the way you speak, I gather that you visit it lovingly so that you may be united to all our sisters. I, however, visit it seldom because I stop only on my way...
Christ’s Presence On Earth
Continuing our theme of the Incarnation-- God With Us-- this SlideShare explores the mystical parallel between Christ's presence in the Eucharist and Christ's presence in the poor and oppressed. ...
The Vincentian Charism, Vincentian Spirituality and Our Way of Life Part 2 #IamVincent
We hope you enjoyed Part One earlier today. Continue to listen and learn about our Our Way of Life, and about five characteristics of Vincentian spirituality that everyone who wants to say #IamVincent needs to practice. This presentation was given during the Latin...
The Vincentian Charism, Vincentian Spirituality and our Way of Life Part 1 #IamVincent
Listen and learn about our Our Way of Life, and about five characteristics of Vincentian spirituality that everyone who wants to say #IamVincent needs to practice. This presentation was given during the Latin American Encounter of the Vincentian Family, Guatemala –...
Attuned To The Fear of the Lord
Attuned To “The Fear of the Lord” (Isaiah 11:1-5; Lk. 10: 21) In Isaiah’s description of the special one God will send (“A shoot from the stump of Jesse”), he lists a number of qualities this person will have. Wisdom, understanding, strength, and so forth. But one of...
Systemic Change Requires Critical Thinking
If we are to take seriously St. John Paul II’s challenge to Vincentians about finding long-term solutions we need to develop critical thinking skills.
Light for our Path Is the Word of God
The creative and sustaining Word, made flesh and dwelling among us, is the true light that enlightens everyone. The comforting oracle through prophet Isaiah comes to fulfillment with the coming of Jesus. In him, too, the great light that people walking in...
“If A Stranger” – Song for the North American Vincentian Family Meeting
Sr. Caroljean Willie, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, shares the song "If A Stranger" with the Vincentian Family. Although the song is copyrighted by the Columban Fathers, they have given us permission to use it and post it on the Famvin website. Sister Terry...
Advent Wait Joyfully – Teaching Others
Advent Wait Joyfully - Teaching Others - God’s Spirit is in us! - Vincentians Fast and are Patient Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Advent Wait Joyfully Part of the struggle we have is when we meet other people on their journey whether they are in prison or they are...
