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Celebrating 100 Years of the Congregation of the Mission in Indonesia
On June 1, 2023, the Vincentian Family from various groups and parishes in Indonesia celebrated 100 years of the CM’s arrival in Indonesia with a 10km long march and a meeting.
Take Time to “Go Off line”
In the Gospel, there is a passage which shows how Jesus wanted us to be persons who dedicate some time to be oneself, away from our works and all other distractions. The apostles, after their mission when they returned, Jesus said to them; “Come away to a deserted...
“How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time” Reflection on Vincentian Virtues
To the question “how do you eat an elephant?” a wise man answered “one bite at a time.”
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul says NO to nuclear weapons
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) in Italy participated in the press conference held on June 1 at the Chamber of Deputies to say NO to nuclear weapons and together with other Catholic associations.signed the petition.
Visit of Superior General Father Tomáz Mavrič to Brazil – Encounters with the FAMVIN Branches
Fr. Tomáz Mavrič, CM the Superior General, visited Brazil in May 2023 for a meeting with FAMVIN branches.
Doctrine of Discovery and Its Implications!
As a member of the Vincentian Family Social Justice Advocates group, I am grateful that we have taken the time to delve more deeply into racism, white privilege, the legacy of Native American Boarding Schools in USA and Canada, and at our April meeting, the Doctrine of Discovery.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Beloved Daughter and Woman of the Trinity
Through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we can rest in the community of love that is the Triune God.
On the 400th anniversary of the Pentecostal “Light” of St. Louise de Marillac
On the weekend of June 3 and 4, the Opening of the IV Centenary of the “Light of Pentecost” took place.
Grounded in Space
In 1969, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States commissioned a space flight during which Rusty Schweickart left the command module to actually walk in space.
Historical photograph reveals a meeting between St. John XXIII and the actor who played the role of St. Vincent de Paul
París, France – A historic photograph has surfaced, capturing a previously unknown encounter between renowned actor Pierre Fresnay and then Apostolic Nuntio, Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, who would later become the beloved Pope John XXIII. The image, whose exact date has...