A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
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On November 6, We Celebrate the Memory of the 20th Century Spanish Martyrs
On November 6, the Catholic Church in Spain remembers the martyrs who gave their lives during the religious persecution of the 20th century, among them dozens of members of the Vincentian Family.
The Heart of a Vincentian 10 #famvin2024
“The Heart of a Vincentian – Coming Soon November 2024” by Sister M. Katharina Mock, Superioress General of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul in Paderborn.
Eradication of Poverty in Musunuru
Sister Florina Joseph, SCN, wrote for Vatican News about the efforts of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth to combat poverty in Musunuru, a village in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Don’t miss the opportunity! The Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family in Rome is Less than Two Weeks Away #famvin2024
In less than two weeks, Rome will become the heart of the Vincentian Family: members from around the world will gather to strengthen the bonds that unite them and renew their commitment to the mission of serving those most in need. With the date fast approaching, you still have time to register and be part of this inspiring event.
The Past and Future of the Vincentian Spirit (first part) #famvin2024
First part of the article written by Jaime Corera, in which he reflects on the legacy of St. Vincent de Paul and the future implications of his spirituality, addressing both its past and its evolution into the future.
A Mother and Son Volunteer Together at the Food Pantry
Yolanda Shields and her son Ben Blackford, a senior at St. Xavier High School, have formed a deeper bond and gained empathy for those in need by volunteering together at St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s Food Pantry, an experience that has shaped Ben’s perspective on service as he prepares for college and a career in meteorology.
Contemplation: Our Vincentian Hearts
In his encyclical, Dilexit Nos, Pope Francis focuses on the importance of the heart to the practice of our faith; not merely the physical, biological heart, but the heart which is the core of our being, the union of body and spirit. Not surprisingly, he cites St. Vincent de Paul, who often taught that all God asks of us is our hearts.
The Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception: A Legacy of Service and Justice within the Vincentian Tradition #famvin2024
The Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception, inspired by the Vincentian charism, are a congregation dedicated to education, healthcare, and social justice, serving the poorest and most marginalized with charity and compassion since their founding in Canada in 1854.
The Heart of a Leader – Juan Manuel Gómez, SSVP #Famvin2024
Juan Manuel Gómez, president of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, is here to make a call to you, to attend the second Assembly of the Vincentian Family, which will be held, God willing, in Rome from November 14-17 with the theme: “Keeping the fire burning.”
