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Frederic Ozanam and Servant Leadership
Frederic never aspired to a position of leadership (but in reality, he was a leader) nor did he ever attempt to utilize his position for personal gain.
Unrestricted Readiness to Follow God’s Plan
In keeping with Superior General’s Advent theme of trusting in God’s Providence, for your reflection we offer this presentation based on an article by Fr. Edward Udovic, C.M.
Blessed Némésia Valle: “Open Heart and Open Arms”
December 18 is the feast day of Blessed Némésia Valle, a Sister of Charity of St. Jeanne Antide Thouret, a branch of the Vincentian Family.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The medal now known as the Miraculous Medal was originally called the Medal of the Immaculate Conception.
December 8: First Association of Ladies of Charity in the U.S.
December 8 is the anniversary of the first association of Ladies of Charity in the United States, in St. Louis, Missouri. See a presentation about their first President, Catherine Harkins.
The Solitude of St. Catherine Labouré (Presentation)
The mission that the Blessed Mother gave St. Catherine Labouré had her leave the solitude that fostered her asceticism, at certain critical moments in her life, in order to bring Marian devotion to the Church.
St. Agostina Pietrantoni: “Charity to the point of heroism”
Learn about the life of St. Agostina Pietrantoni whose feast day was celebrated this week.
Nov. 9: Beatification of Sr. Rosalie Rendu, D.C.
Nov. 9 is the anniversary of the beatification of Sr. Rosalie Rendu, D.C. 16 years ago. Here is a brief account of the events of Nov. 9, 2003 and a video about Blessed Rosalie.
Vincentian tools that we like to call “virtues”
In a classic article from the Vincentian Heritage Journal archives, Fr. Aidan Rooney, C.M. describes “a treasure hunt for Vincentian Mission Values”.
November 6: Vincentian Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War (CM, DC, AMM and Children of Mary (VMY))
Honoring the Vincentian Family Blesseds martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). Feast Day: Nov. 6