Advent is a season of waiting and anticipation, a time of preparation for the coming of Christ. Yet, this waiting is not passive— it invites us to active participation in the unfolding of God’s love in the world.
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Blessed Marcantonio Durando, C.M.: A Humble and Impassioned Witness to the Gospel
New presentation about Blessed Marcantonio Durando, C.M. based on the article “A Humble and Impassioned Witness to the Gospel” by Luigi Nuovo, C.M.
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.
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.
Places of Elizabeth Ann Seton 11 – Livorno, Filicchi Residence
In the famous Venezia Nuova quarter of Livorno, Italy, is the 18th century palace in which Elizabeth and her daughter were hosted by the Filicchi family.
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.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living the Seasons 22
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians. This week: Thanksgiving.
Songs with a Vincentian Flavor: “We are the Present and the Future”
Young people today live with sharp awareness: they see inequality firsthand, they feel the weight of exclusion, and they refuse to settle for a future shaped by indifference. Yet what rises from the song is not despair, but a fierce, hopeful energy—a conviction that compassion still changes things, that love remains a revolutionary force.
Advent from a Vincentian Perspective, Part 1: Active Waiting and Christian Hope
This season invites us to step into a space of “active waiting”— a term that encapsulates the dual call to watchfulness and action.
Keep the Fire Burning to Be Pilgrims of Hope: Reflection #3
The Vincentian Family is called to face the present with prayerful awareness, uniting contemplation and action for those on the margins. It recalls Vincent’s vision of justice through service and highlights key priorities: clear mission, systemic change, collaboration, formation, empowered leadership, and strong belonging to the shared charism.
Paul Sou, C.M.: A Missionary at His Country (Part 1)
Paul Sou, the first Chinese Vincentian priest of the Congregation of the Mission, played a key role in early Christian missions in China. Born Facing challenges like the Chinese Rites controversy and persecution under Emperor Kangxi, he served in regions like Sichuan and Huguang, enduring imprisonment and hostility. Despite this, he built strong Christian communities and trained clergy. In retirement in Macao, he focused on educating youth. His legacy reflects deep faith and missionary resilience.
