Contemplation: Light and Courage

Vincentian spirituality emphasizes trust in Divine Providence and the importance of discerning and acting on God’s will, a process that requires reflection and attentiveness to the events and people in our lives. Bl. Frédéric Ozanam exemplified this struggle, learning to abandon himself to God’s will and seeking both the clarity to discern it and the courage to act upon it.

Rescue All of Us from All Evil

Jesus does not come to judge us but to save us.  He wants to rescue us from all evil.  Hence, he gives himself for us. John preaches that God is about to save, rescue, his people.  But he announces, too, that God is about to punish those who have not been true to him....

Firewood for the Soul: Having a Youthful Spirit

A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.

A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Advent and Christmas 03

Fr. Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians.

Tuesday Conferences by The God Minute (Video Series)

The God Minute is carrying on the tradition of the Tuesday Conferences of St. Vincent de Paul by offering video classes.

Apple not falling far from the tree

Fourth Sunday of Easter (B), April 26, 2015 – Acts 4, 8-12; 1 Jn 3, 1-2; Jn 10, 11-18 We shall be like him (1 Jn 3, 2) There is no salvation except in the name of Jesus. He saves us by laying down his life for us. His name is synonymous with simplicity, humility,...

Truly necessary sin

Third Sunday of Easter (B), April 19, 2015 – Acts 3, 13-15. 17-19; 1 Jn 2, 1-5a; Lk 24, 35-48 We have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ (1 Jn 2, 1) The risen Jesus is the invitation to sinners to believe in the God who writes straight with crooked lines....