Nunc Dimitis: The Christmas Song of Simeon
St. Luke concludes the good news of Christ’s birth with this beautiful canticle of Simeon, which traditionally is called as Nunc Dimitis; “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you...
Homes in the Kingdom of Heaven
Jesus is like us in all things but sin. He is not a stranger to the joys, sorrows, light and glory that our homes know. They say that tough times bring out the best and the worst in us and, of course, in our homes. In the face of crises and uncertainties, some folks...
Sending (Isaiah, 61; 1 Thessalonians, 5)
Have you ever been “sent on a Mission?” – picked out and entrusted with something to say or do?
Message for the World Day of Peace – 1 January 2024
In his Message for the 57th World Day of Peace, to be celebrated on 1 January 2024, Pope Francis made an urgent appeal to the whole world for an ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 36
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: Christmas, The Gift That Keeps On Giving
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Incarnation 03
Fr. Rooney speaks about the Incarnation in Vincentian Spirituality. This week: Embracing the Salvation Project.
Go and See the Child Lying in the Manger
Jesus is little and poor. We are to go and see and live his being little and poor, so that we may be clean and free of pride and greed that spell ruin. As the shepherds get the good news about the Savior’s birth, great fear takes hold of them. For a great and...
Three Virtues to Give Ourselves to God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"One thing you may find very helpful is to call to mind the virtues of your Sisters who have died, which were very great; and I have no doubt that there are several saints among them. You’ll find in them the marks of the true spirit of the Daughter of Charity. Try to...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Frederic Ozanam and Spain
Frederic wanted to do the Camino de Santiago. One day, feeling in good health, he embarked with his wife and younger brother to Fuenterrabía, Irún and San Sebastián (Spain). It was October 22, 1852. Though the trip to Spain made him very tired, his desire to see Spain...
