A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent about Mary, the mother of Jesus
Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: Mary.
Simplicity and Humility in our Preaching and in our Life • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"God is with the simple and humble; He assists them, blesses their work, blesses their undertakings. Quoi! Are we to believe that God will help a person who’s trying to ruin himself? That He’ll help a man ruin himself, as do those who preach other than humbly and...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam and Law: A Depressing Justice
Ozanam studied Law by his father. He did not like law studies but, to please his father, he received his doctorate. What he really liked were Letters. Federic practiced Law in Lyon for a short period of time. He wrote in one of his letters: In this profession, your...
The Miraculous Medal Association and the Vincentian Family
What are the bonds between the Miraculous Medal and the Vincentian Family? Slideshare presentation with reflection questions to share with your group.
The Early Church Had No “Office of Evangelization”
Jesus did not establish the church as an institution with a slick “Public Relations” plan. His followers were attracted by his message.
Prayers and Readings for the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal
The following is the liturgical script for the celebration of the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal.
The 5 P’s….Plus 1
This program for a better world for all is built around 5 P’s: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnerships:
A Vincentian View: Thinking about Thanks
When we think about the celebration of Thanksgiving, one scriptural passage readily emerges from our Gospel readings.
Brother Especially to the Outcasts
Shepherd and King, Jesus leads us and saves us. He is a brother to all, especially to those who are poor. He wants us to be brothers and sisters to all as he is. Our Leader and Savior is not ashamed to call us brothers and sisters. This, of course, means that he is...
Will You Be Traveling For the Holidays?
For many of my years, “Home for the Holidays” was in the back of most people’s minds come Thanksgiving and Christmas.