Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s words — “He is with me, so what can I fear?” — express a deep, lived trust in God’s presence that calms the heart even amid suffering.
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Conversion During Advent • A Reflection with Louise de Marillac
In the Bible, when the prophets speak of conversion, they imply three moments: the first involves a change of mind, the second adds a change of will, and the third, a change of acting in practical life.
Songs with a Vincentian Flavor: “On this Night, Love Comes to the Poor”
Want to learn a new Christmas carol with a Vincentian flavor? Hop in! On a cold night, Christ is born in a humble manger as angels sing and shepherds rush to meet Him. We Vincentians follow His light into the streets, bringing warmth and hope to the poor, and in every act of love, He is born anew among us.
Daughters of Charity Renew Fundraising for Gaza Relief
Sister Susan renews fundraising for Gaza amid worsening conditions, directing all donations to the Pontifical Mission, trusted for decades in the Holy Land. Their recent aid includes food, tents, water, hygiene kits, medical equipment, and financial help for families. She assures donors that every contribution reaches Gaza’s poorest.
Paul Sou, C.M.: A Missionary at His Country (Part 2)
This second post in the series on Fr. Paul Sou highlights his rise to social and legal status as a student astronomer, his struggles with political challenges, and his tireless efforts to protect the Church and serve scattered Christian communities in 18th-century China. Despite setbacks and persecutions, Fr. Sou remained a humble, resourceful, and deeply committed priest, admired by both his European and Chinese contemporaries.
Advent from a Vincentian Perspective, Part 2: Hope in the Incarnation: A God Close to the Poor
In the Incarnation, we discover a God who does not remain distant but chooses to come near, taking on human flesh to dwell among us.
Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of Zagreb: Origins, Spirit, and Worldwide Mission
Rooted in the Vincentian tradition, the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of Zagreb embody merciful love through education, health care, social service, and global missions. Since 1845, they have served the poor with creativity, resilience, and fidelity, witnessing Christ’s love across Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific.
Honoring the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth on Foundation Day
On Dec. 1, 2025, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and Associates pause to remember their beginning in 1812 and to give thanks for the path that has carried them to this moment.
Vincentian Dictionary: Compassion
Compassion is one of the most powerful and transformative forces in human existence. More than an emotion, it is a disposition of the heart and will that moves a person to enter into the suffering of others and act for their relief.
The Rosalie Projects: Celebrating Christmas Above All
A Christmas project in crisis-stricken Beirut, led by Sr. Rita El Khoury, brought dignity and joy to hundreds through visits, meals, gifts, and street outreach. Children, families, refugees, and the elderly regained hope and self-esteem, experiencing celebrations that made them feel valued and no different from others.
