On January 5, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for victims of human trafficking and modern slavery.
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Contemplation: Every Moment of Our Lives
To answer a call to volunteer is to do something. To answer a call to vocation is to be something. This distinction is at the heart of what it means to be a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: January 4, 2026
On January 4, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for children who suffer from poverty and neglect.
Songs with a Vincentian Flavor: “Hymn to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton”
As we celebrate the feast of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first saint born in the United States, we share this new hymn for her, honoring her deep trust in God and her compassionate spirit, inviting us to follow her example of generous love and service.
Confidence in God’s Loving Providence • A Reflection with Elizabeth Ann Seton
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton calls us to a peaceful trust in God’s Providence, where true strength comes from surrender, not control. Her Vincentian wisdom reminds us that God delights in our joy and that inner stillness frees us to love and serve with confidence.
The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: January 3, 2026
On January 3, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for all those who lack dignified work.
Epiphany or Manifestation of Jesus to All Nations. The Three Wise Men • A Reflection with Louise de Marillac
Saint Louise proposes to us in this meditation that we, when visiting a nativity scene, offer to Jesus alms instead of gold, fast instead of myrrh and prayer as incense.
The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: January 2, 2026
On January 2, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for migrants and refugees around the world.
Joseph Rosati, C.M., Pioneer American Bishop
Joseph Rosati, born in Italy in 1789, became the first Vincentian and Italian bishop in the United States, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the Church on the American frontier. A tireless missionary, educator, and builder, he led the Vincentians in Missouri, became the first bishop of St. Louis, and contributed significantly to the growth of Catholic institutions and leadership in the early U.S. Church.
The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: January 1, 2026
On January 1, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for true peace in our wounded world.
