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Contemplation: What’s in a Name?
One of the most distinguishing characteristics of Vincentian spirituality is its very physical nature – we “love God…
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living the Virtuous Life 14
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by looking at how we practically respond to the Scriptures. …
On April 20 We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Chiara Bosatta
Blessed Chiara Bosatta was a young Italian religious sister whose brief life became a luminous testimony of humble chari…
The Daughters of Charity: To Become Artisans of Peace and Hope More Fully (video)
With gratitude for the gift of their vocation, the Daughters of Charity prepare their hearts to say “Yes,” along with all of us as Vincentians.
Armand David, CM: Missionary of Science and Spirit – Part II
Arriving in China in 1862, Fr. David immersed himself in Chinese culture while serving as a Vincentian missionary dedicated to the poor and the spread of the Gospel. His humility, inculturation, and perseverance amidst cultural tensions laid the spiritual foundation 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, serv…
Places of Louise de Marillac 2a – Parish of Saint-Sauveur, Boarding School
When Louise was about 12 years old, she was sent to a modest pension (boarding house) that was run by a poor woman. Here Louise received a practical education, learning cooking, housekeeping, and sewing.
Contemplation: All That We Are and Can Be
One of the most distinguishing characteristics of Vincentian spirituality is its very physical nature – we “love God with the strength of our arms.”
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living the Virtuous Life 13
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by looking at how we practically respond to the Scriptures. This week: Vincentians have to be people of the Word, as we struggle to love our brothers and sisters who are impoverished.
Contemplation: Our Trusting Judgment
In our judgment of the need, it is always best to err on the side of generosity, and always best to give the neighbor the benefit of the doubt.
Mary’s “YES” in the life of the Daughters of Charity (video)
On March 25, 2026, Feast of the Annunciation, the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul renewed their vows of chastity, poverty, obedience, and service to the poor.
Armand David, CM: Missionary of Science and Spirit – Part I
Armand David, CM, was born in the Basque region of France in 1826 and developed a deep love for both the Catholic faith and the natural sciences from an early age. His formation in the Vincentian community nurtured his dual vocation as a missionary priest and a scientis…