Celebrating Easter in the spirit of the Vincentian Charism
St. Vincent used to celebrate Easter, living according to the rules of Christianity. And he asked his missionaries to do the same, recommending that their actions and works should always be permeated by the spirit of God.
A Vincentian View: Recognizing the Lord
Each year during the Easter Season, I find myself fascinated by the idea that the friends of Jesus do not recognize him in the resurrected form.
Learning To “Mercy” Is Like Learning To Walk
Do you remember learning to walk? Perhaps not. Yet, we were all once little children.
Contemplation: Happy Travelers – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Our Vincentian formation, we are taught, is a lifelong process of becoming. Like all of God’s people, our lives are not simply a series of events, but a journey – a spiritual journey towards perfection in union with our...
Catch the Good News of Jesus Christ
The one who has risen is the same Jesus of Nazareth that the disciples have known, loved and followed on the roads of Galilee. To be his witness means to see to it that other folks catch the Good News. Those who make up a group can easily catch each other’s fears or...
Vincentian Places 02 – Pouy
Pouy (now known as St Vincent de Paul), was the village near Ranquine where Vincent de Paul was baptized.
Firewood for the Soul: Communication
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 02
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Charism – a double gift.
Renewal of vows of the Daughters of Charity explained
On the feast of the Annunciation (usually March 25 but this year celebrated on April 8), Daughters of Charity all over the world will renew their vows. Why do the Daughters take annual vows? Listen as Sr. Pauline Lawlor, D.C., explains.
Surrounded by Angels
Her story is so remarkable, much like those of many of our members. Their hearts are big, full of faith, and always full of hope.