Formation

Bishop Emilio Lissón Chaves, C.M., “The Bishop of the Poor”

Monsignor Emilio Lissón, archbishop of Lima between 1918 and 1931, was a tireless advocate for the rights of indigenous and marginalized communities in Peru, standing up to powerful political and economic interests. His courage and pastoral commitment took him to exile in Spain, where he lived his last years in silence and prayer.

In Humility, Simplicity, and Charity: The Legacy of the Sisters Ministers of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul

In 18th-century Trecate, amid societal collapse and neglect of the poor—especially women—Fr. Pietro De Luigi and Giovanni Battista Leonardi founded a pioneering religious institute inspired by Vincentian ideals to educate girls and care for the sick, the Sisters Ministers of Charity, whose enduring mission blends spiritual devotion with practical mercy.

A New Reality is Born! • “Contributions” #1

Fr. Corpus Delgado highlights how St. Vincent de Paul introduced a groundbreaking model of religious life by enabling women, through the Daughters of Charity, to serve actively in the world without being bound by traditional monastic rules.

Contemplation: Catching a Glimpse

True acts of compassion often have less to do with material aid and more with making others feel seen, loved, and not alone in their struggles. In visiting those in need, we offer more than assistance—we offer presence, friendship, and a reminder of God’s love that can uplift their spirits long after we’ve gone.

In Humility, Simplicity, and Charity: The Legacy of the Sisters Ministers of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul

In Humility, Simplicity, and Charity: The Legacy of the Sisters Ministers of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul

In 18th-century Trecate, amid societal collapse and neglect of the poor—especially women—Fr. Pietro De Luigi and Giovanni Battista Leonardi founded a pioneering religious institute inspired by Vincentian ideals to educate girls and care for the sick, the Sisters Ministers of Charity, whose enduring mission blends spiritual devotion with practical mercy.

The Ten Commandments: A Vincentian Reflection on God’s Call to Love and Service

The Ten Commandments: A Vincentian Reflection on God’s Call to Love and Service

As members of the Vincentian Family, we are called to live the Commandments not only as personal moral principles but as invitations to encounter Christ in the poor. Saint Vincent de Paul insisted that true religion cannot be separated from charity. The Ten Commandments, therefore, are not relics of an ancient legal code but daily paths to transformative love.

The Poor are also in the Cities • A Weekly Reflection with Louise de Marillac

The Poor are also in the Cities • A Weekly Reflection with Louise de Marillac

In her letter to the Sisters traveling to Narbonne, Saint Louise de Marillac urges them to remain faithful to their simple lifestyle and to show special care for the “ashamed poor” who avoid hospitals. The reflection reminds us that true charity means seeking out the hidden and forgotten, serving all with dignity, patience, and sincere compassion.

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