Formation
“Freely You Have Received, Freely Give”: The Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of Ivrea
Born from the prophetic heart of Blessed Antonia Maria Verna, the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception of Ivrea embody a life of humble service, deep Eucharistic devotion, and unconditional love. Their mission, rooted in the mystery of the Immaculate Conception, continues to radiate through education, care for the poor, and a spirituality shaped by the Cross, the Tabernacle, and the Rosary.
To Abandon an Individualistic Vision • “Contributions” #2
Vincent and Louise, guided by a theology of mission rather than personal perfection, helped shift the Church’s focus toward communal, mission-centered living—a vision that would later be affirmed by Vatican II and expressed structurally in Societies of Apostolic Life.
Contemplation: No Member Above Another
Servant leadership, inspired by Jesus and embraced by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, calls leaders to serve humbly rather than command. True Vincentian leadership comes from shared commitment, humility, and active involvement with the poor.
Better and More than Other Things
Jesus has the words of life, and his flesh is true food and his blood true drink. To go to him is better and worth more than all things. It is better and more honest to say from the start what the text on Martha and Mary is about. To do so is to be fair to Luke...
Places of Frederic Ozanam 27 – Nanterre
In 1833, Ozanam and his friends left Paris on the Feast of Corpus Christi to participate in the religious procession held at Nanterre.
Vincentian Dictionary: Violence (Part 2)
Violence is deeply embedded in social structures and everyday life, taking systemic forms like poverty, racism, gender-based abuse, and digital harm. Tackling it requires not just legal reform but a shift in cultural values and collective responsibility.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living the Seasons 05
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians. This week: two by two is part of the Vincentian way.
“I Am the Lord Your God: You Shall Have No Other Gods Before Me”: A Vincentian Reflection on the First Commandment
The First Commandment calls for exclusive devotion of the one true God, rooted in His liberating action and fulfilled in Christ. It forms the foundation of true worship and human dignity, challenging both ancient idols and modern attachments.
July 16: First Sisters of St. Martha arrived in Antigonish
Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish are celebrating their 125th Anniversary as a Congregation beginning July 29th, 2025, and ending July 29th, 2026. Learn more through two slideshow/photo galleries from their website.
Tolerate One Another, in Family and Community • A Weekly Reflection with Louise de Marillac
In a letter correcting a Sister’s reaction to being contradicted, Saint Louise de Marillac reminds her that following Christ means accepting correction, serving others, and surrendering personal pride. The reflection expands this call to humility into a broader lesson on tolerance, vital today in a world divided by fanaticism, exclusion, and intolerance.
Saint Vincent de Paul and the Restoration of the Pulpit
In the 17th century, many sermons were mere demonstrations of vanity and erudition that did little to transform the lives of the faithful. Vincent de Paul advocated simple, humble preaching centered on Jesus Christ, which could touch hearts and bring about true personal and social transformation.
On July 12, We Celebrate the Feast of Saints Louis Martin and Marie-Azélie Guérin
Saints Louis and Zélie Martin, parents of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, lived exemplary marital holiness through faith, family love, and redemptive suffering. Louis was also an active member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, where he quietly lived out charity with humility.