Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians in an Easter Journey. This week: Jesus asks, “Will you love me?”… in the person of the poor.
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St. Louise de Marillac’s Spiritually Rich Legacy
Perhaps we have not been fully aware of the size and value of that legacy she has left us.
The Famvin Homeless Alliance and the ’13 Houses’ Campaign: Transforming Lives of the Homeless Globally
The Famvin Alliance, established in 2017 to commemorate the Vincentian Charism, aims to improve the lives of homeless individuals with innovative solutions. Its “13 Houses” campaign seeks to transform the lives of 10,000 people across 156 countries, inspired by St. Vincent de Paul’s legacy.
On May 9 We Celebrate the Feast of Saint Louise de Marillac
Saint Louise de Marillac was a French woman of deep faith who co-founded the Daughters of Charity with St. Vincent de Paul, dedicating her life to serving the poor, sick, and marginalized. Her legacy lives on through the global work of the Daughters of Charity and her enduring example of humble, Christ-centered service.
Louise de Marillac: The “Gentle Power” of Liberation
St. Louise de Marillac prayed for “gentle power,” the ability to see Christ in all people and to use an infinite love for them to fulfill their needs.
Prayer for the Conclave
As the Church prepares to choose a new Shepherd, we unite our hearts in prayer. In this sacred moment of discernment, may the Holy Spirit guide the cardinal-electors with wisdom, courage, and compassion.
Contemplation: He Who Chooses Us
Our vocation to serve the poor follows Christ’s example, who came to us before we ever sought Him. Like St. Vincent and Frédéric, we recognize God’s hand in every call to charity and strive to serve in humility and love.
Hear and Follow the Good Shepherd
Jesus is the Good News to the poor in person. Hence, he seeks them and they, in turn, do not fail to hear and follow him. Jesus says that he knows his sheep, and they hear and follow him. And he says this to the leaders of the Jews in matters of religion. It looks...
400 Years of the Congregation of the Mission – A Reflection
Francis had learned that, in the year before Vincent’s death, the great saint had given a series on conferences on the Common Rules of the Congregation
Places of Frederic Ozanam 17 – rue Garancière
Having become a professor at the Sorbonne, Frederic Ozanam would live with Amélie (his wife) and later Marie (their daughter) on rue de Grenelle, rue Garancière, and rue de Fleurus, all located in the same general neighborhood of Paris.
Vincentian Dictionary: Inclusion
Inclusion is a fundamental principle that promotes equality, social justice, and human dignity by ensuring that all individuals, regardless of background or ability, are valued, respected, and given equal opportunities to participate in society. Rooted in ethical, moral, and religious traditions, inclusion requires active efforts at individual, institutional, and governmental levels to dismantle barriers, foster belonging, and advocate for marginalized groups in areas such as education, the workplace, public policy, and global justice.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Easter – Part 2
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians in an Easter Journey. This week: Being witnesses. Remember to tell others that Jesus is waiting for them in the world of the impoverished.
