Formation
Christmas Reflection
Brief Christmas presentation (excerpt of document by Fr. Gregory Gay, C.M.)
Advent from a Vincentian Perspective, Part 6: The Birth of Christ: The Joy of Advent and the Vincentian Vocation
For those living the Vincentian vocation, the joy of Christmas is intimately connected with the joy of serving the poor and needy— echoing the biblical teaching, “God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Advocacy of Peace, Empathy and Fraternity
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul advocates peace, fraternity and empathy in its worldwide action, especially at the United Nations. Guided by the motto “Serving in hope”, it seeks to build a more just and united world.
A Vincentian View: Roses in December
The eyes of many members of Sunday communities open a little wider on the Third Sunday of Advent as they see the celebrant of the assembly arrive in rose-colored vestments.
How do you handle conflict?
A simple fact of life. We don’t always agree… especially on things that are important to us.
Contemplation: Stop Talking, Start Doing
Pope Francis, in Fratelli Tutti, and Emmanuel Bailly warn against excessive discussion and bureaucracy, emphasizing that true charity lies in action, humility, and avoiding the temptation of seeking praise or publicity for good works. Frédéric Ozanam likewise highlights that holiness and growth are achieved through acts of charity, not elaborate plans or self-congratulatory discussions.
Small Things that Make for the Big Things
Jesus is the one who makes God known. And this God chooses the small things and folks, so that all glory may just be his. He chooses Bethlehem-Ephrathah and Galilee, Nazareth, in concrete. And we read that Bethlehem is too small to be a clan of Judah. Galilee, for...
Blessed Trinity Missionary Institute: History, Charism, and Present-Day Activities
The Missionary Institute of the Most Holy Trinity is an international community dedicated to preserving the faith and evangelizing, especially among those most in need, formed by consecrated lay people living in the secular world. Its mission combines spirituality, service to the marginalized and the formation of lay people as apostles, adapting to diverse cultural and social contexts.
Clothed in the Spirit of Jesus: A Vincentian Call to Synodality and Service
The Vincentian mission of being “clothed in the spirit of Jesus, the evangelizer of the poor” highlights solidarity with the marginalized as central to the Kingdom of God. Inspired by Saint Oscar Romero, it advocates prioritizing the poor over worldly powers and underscores the importance of a synodal Church driven by communion, participation, and mission to foster transformative action and mercy.
Firewood for the Soul: Journey to Holiness
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Advent and Christmas 02
Fr. Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians.
Assisting the Poor is Way More than Giving them Bread • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
Help is humiliating when it appeals to men from below, taking heed of their material wants only, paying no attention but to those of the flesh, to the cry of hunger and cold, to what excites pity, to what one succors even in the beasts. [...] It humiliates when there...