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First Establishment of the Congregation of the Mission, Bons Enfants
A lot was happening at this time in 1625. April 17 is the anniversary of the first establishment of the Congregation of the Mission, Bons Enfants, Paris. What can we learn here? This presentation tells the story.
Bl. Marguerite Rutan: Luminous Witness of Christ’s Love for the Poor
Tomorrow, April 9, is the anniversary of the death of Blessed Sr. Marguerite Rutan, D.C., a martyr of the French Revolution. Read a brief bio, see what people have said about her, and watch a YouTube on her life and legacy: Timeline of her life [box...
Prayer To Be Merciful
On this Divine Mercy Sunday, the following two-minute video invites us to reflect on mercy and forgiveness. The images are of St. Vincent de Paul, the words from St. Faustina Kowalska’s diary.
An Easter Reflection
A video about our faith in the resurrection, from a Vincentian point of view.
Easter Triduum: Video Reflection for Vincentians
Our Lenten journey culminates in the three days that make up the Easter Triduum. These three days draw us into the mystery of our salvation. Take a few minutes to reflect upon this, by watching this new YouTube video for Vincentians.
The First Archbishop of Toronto was a Vincentian
On this day in 1879 (March 18), John Joseph Lynch, C.M. was appointed the first Archbishop of Toronto, Canada.
Our Excuses For Not Giving
During Lent, we are asked to focus more closely on almsgiving. Almsgiving can take many forms, but here, let’s think about straightforward monetary donations. Read and ponder what Frederic Ozanam had to say…
Who is the Patron Saint of Social Workers?
March 11: Anniversary of the Canonization of St. Louise de Marillac In different times we hold up different models as examples of holiness. In our present time, we find holiness in people such as [Saint] JPII, Mother Teresa and Sr. Dorothy Stang. They were people so...
Vincentian View of the Stations of the Cross
One way of looking at the Stations of the Cross is that we're praying in a spirit of reparation for the sufferings and insults that Jesus endured during His Passion. Pope Saint John Paul II referred to Acts of Reparation as the "unceasing effort to stand beside the...
“Father of the Catholic Church in Texas” was a Vincentian
March 6 is the anniversary of Jean-Marie Odin, CM being consecrated a bishop in 1842. Who was this French missionary to the early United States?