Formation
Stéphanos II Ghattas, CM: Shepherd of the Coptic Catholic Church
Stéphanos II Ghattas, Patriarch of Alexandria of the Copts, was a dedicated leader who embodied Vincentian values, promoting social justice, interfaith dialogue, and pastoral care for the poor and marginalized. His legacy extends beyond Egypt through his global influence, fostering unity among Christians and building bridges with other faiths.
The Latin American Vincentian Confraternities
The Vincentian Confraternities are a dream of the Latin American Vincentian Family (FAVILA), turned into a beautiful reality, making the legacy St. Vincent de Paul began in 1617, when he founded the first Confraternity of Charity, dedicated to helping the most needy, the sick, the poor and the marginalized in Châtillon-les-Dombes, France, continues to be alive and active today, meeting the needs of Latin Americans.
Contemplation: The One I Love the Least
Jesus’ repeated question to Peter—“Do you love me?”—is meant to awaken in us the truth that love for God is shown through action, especially toward the poor in whom Christ is truly present. Love of God and neighbor are inseparable, and we must answer Christ’s call not just with words, but with deeds.
To Experience God: Father, Son, Holy Spirit
Jesus, the Word made flesh, wants us to experience God as he does. He thus makes him known as the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. For Jesus to experience God as his Father means, in part, to pray to him. He thus, as a high priest, prays to him (Jn 17). And he...
Places of Frederic Ozanam 22 – 12th Arrondissement
Ozanam’s visits to those in poverty made him painfully aware of the large number of people leading a life of degradation. He wrote from his experience in the 12th Arrondissement.
Just One More Thing
Grateful for five years of service at the UN, Jim emphasizes the impact of sharing grassroots stories of poverty and the power of collective advocacy.
Vincentian Dictionary: War (Part 2)
Christian teaching sees war as a moral failure and calls for peace through justice, love, and nonviolence. Recent popes, especially Francis, have moved away from just war theory, urging active peacebuilding instead.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Easter – Part 7
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians in an Easter Journey. This week: letting the poor disciple you into life with Christ; into his life, death, and resurrection.
Pentecost: Behold The Revelation of the Spirit
In this season of Pentecost, let us be sure, absolutely certain, that the Spirit of God, the one who continually renews the face of the earth, is inviting us to keep our eyes and ears open wide to be able to respond to the signs of the times as did Vincent and Louise.
Vincentian Pentecost (Presentation)
A presentation with Vincentian quotes/writings about the Holy Spirit.
Meeting the Needs of Migrants and Refugees • A Weekly Reflection with Louise de Marillac
During the Fronde conflict, Louise de Marillac wrote with sorrow about fleeing while others stayed to aid the poor despite the danger. Her letter and the reflection urge us to face our indifference toward migrants and respond with empathy and action.
‘American Mother:’ Sister Marguerite Gertrude’s Legacy in Global Education
Sister Murphy dedicated her life to education and global outreach, transforming Nazareth College by creating opportunities for international students, especially refugees, to receive a faith-based education. Her legacy endures through the generations of students she mentored and inspired, who carried her vision of leadership and compassion back to their home countries.