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Faith, Humility, and Healing in Christ • A Reflection with Augustine John Ukken
Augustine John Ukken reflects on the leper who shows his wounds to Jesus without shame. True healing comes when we acknowledge our sins and trust in Christ’s power. With Mary’s help, we learn to surrender fully and let God make us completely His own.
The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: May 26, 2026
Today, May 26, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for local economies to serve the needs of the poor.
Magnifica Humanitas: Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Calls the World to Remain Human in the Age of AI
Today, May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV presented his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence, a major social teaching document that places one of the defining questions of our time before the light of the Gospel.
On May 26, We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Henri Planchat
Planchat’s life embodies the Vincentian charism: seeing Christ in the poor, offering himself as servant, and remaining steadfast under persecution. His story is not only historical but also prophetic, speaking to modern Christians who seek to live charity in hostile environments.
The Living Sacrament of the Poor • A Reflection with Giacomo Cusmano
Seeing Jesus is not a privilege reserved for a select few: he is hidden in the poor, who constitute a “sacrament.” Where the world sees only misery, faith discovers the face of the hidden God. Truly loving God means loving him in them, entering the “house of charity,” where faith becomes concrete in service and fraternity.
The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: May 25, 2026
Today, May 25, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for students navigating injustice in education systems.
37 Participants Strengthened in Mission at Vincentian Family Formation Programme 2026 in Bengaluru, India
The Vincentian Family Formation Programme 2026, held April 18–22 in Bengaluru under the theme “Dilexi Te – I Have Loved You,” gathered 37 participants from across India for prayer, reflection, and formation. Through sessions on Vincentian spirituality, poverty, and Catholic Social Teaching, participants renewed their unity and commitment to serve the poor with compassion and courage.
The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: May 24, 2026
Today, May 24, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for workers struggling with burnout and stress.
Vincent de Paul and Peter Joseph Triest: Two Icons of Charity (Part 3)
Charity is redefined as pure, selfless love reflecting God’s love—universal, personal, and without seeking return. Vincent and Triest unite compassion with concrete service, stressing humility, patience, and personal care, seeing Christ in the poor and promoting holistic care of both body and soul.
Niagara University Celebrates 2026 President’s Honor Society Inductees
Niagara University formally welcomed 17 new members into the prestigious President’s Honor Society during an induction ceremony held April 30.