Advent presentation based on a letter of Fr. Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
Formation
Did We Outgrow Nativity Scenes?
A good number of readers have either witnessed or were participants as children in appropriate costumes and props re-enacted the Nativity scene.
Advent from a Vincentian Perspective, Part 4: Mary: Model of Service and Surrender in Advent
At the heart of this season, we find the figure of Mary, whose journey of faith and surrender to God’s plan serves as a powerful model for our own spiritual lives.
Paul Sou, C.M.: A Missionary at His Country (Part 3 and Last)
This post is the third and final part of a series dedicated to Father Paul Sou, a Chinese priest whose quiet but steadfast missionary work left a lasting mark despite adversity. After years of persecution, exile, and service, Paul retired to Macao, where he trained young Christians, embodying a resilient spirit that continues to inspire today.
MISEVI: Vincentian Laity at the Service of the Global Mission
Responding to the contemporary challenges of the Church, the Vincentian Lay Missionaries (MISEVI) embody a “new way of being a disciple of Christ and a missionary.”
Places of Elizabeth Ann Seton 12 – Livorno, Church of Saint Catherine of Siena
The church of Saint Catherine of Siena, a short walk from the Filicchi home, was a place where the young Elizabeth, despite being of the Anglican faith, daily sought refuge.
Contemplation: To Love as We are Loved
Loving “for love alone” means embracing the Great Commandment: giving the neighbor our full heart, soul, mind, and strength. It is deep empathy, shared dignity, thoughtful understanding of poverty’s causes, and concrete action that brings presence, hope, and real support to those who suffer.
On December 10 We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Marcantonio Durando
Marco Antonio Durando (1801-1880) was an Italian priest and missionary of the Congregation of the Mission. Dedicated to popular missions and caring for the most needy, he founded the Daughters of the Passion of Jesus the Nazorean to serve the sick and the poor.
Vincentian Dictionary: Stewardship
Stewardship is a profound, voluntary commitment to nurture, protect, and uplift creation and humanity, rooted in compassion, justice, and faith. It calls individuals and communities to embrace shared responsibility — from personal growth to systemic change — fostering a world where dignity, sustainability, and equity prevail.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Advent and Christmas 01
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by recognizing the vision of Advent and Christmas.
Family Breakdown is the Leading Cause of Homelessness – but What Does that Really Mean?
Family breakdown is the leading cause of youth homelessness, driven by economic pressure, identity-related conflict, family stress, and abuse. Depaul UK highlights rising homelessness and calls for policies, early support, mediation, and community action to help families stay together and prevent young people from becoming homeless.
Advent from a Vincentian Perspective, Part 3: The Call to Service: Active Charity during Advent
Advent is a season of waiting and anticipation, a time of preparation for the coming of Christ. Yet, this waiting is not passive— it invites us to active participation in the unfolding of God’s love in the world.
