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The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: May 29, 2026
Today, May 29, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for community leaders fostering peace and reconciliation.
Pentecost: The Blessings, Gifts, and Guidance of the Holy Spirit
We celebrated the Feast Day of Pentecost last Sunday. We marked the birth of our Church, the Holy Spirit coming down on all of us.
Prayerful Letter to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Earlier this year, I was invited to join the Sisters of Charity Federation Board for their meeting in Cincinnati. In addition to sharing updates on our ministry at the United Nations, I was also blessed to join them in prayer.
The Peace of a Wounded Healer: The Inspiring Story of Paul Takashi Nagai
Paul Takashi Nagai, a Japanese Catholic physician and survivor of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, transformed personal tragedy and national catastrophe into a luminous witness of faith, peace, and selfless service. Rooted in Vincentian spirituality and sustained by the quiet strength of his wife Midori, his life radiated the Gospel through scientific vocation, humble charity, and profound trust in Divine Providence.
The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: May 28, 2026
Today, May 28, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for people facing spiritual darkness or loss of meaning.
Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity (female): History and Spirituality
The Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity were born to preserve the faith in forgotten regions and among the most needy, especially the poor. Their mission is based on devotion to the Holy Spirit, the Eucharist and a deep spirituality expressed through their charism and rule of life.
The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: May 27, 2026
Today, May 27, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for the reform of unjust laws and legal systems.
Contemplation: Do Much and Talk Little
Study and prayer, Vincent taught, is essential, but it cannot stop there.
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.