Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by looking at how we practically respond to the Scriptures. This week: We want our Vincentian ministry to look like Jesus’ ministry.
Formation
Vincent de Paul and Peter Joseph Triest: Two Icons of Charity (Part 1)
Vincent de Paul and Peter Joseph Triest, despite different contexts, both grew in compassion for the poor through hardship, ultimately dedicating their lives to serving others and living the Gospel message of love in a practical way.
Love, the Driving Force of St. Louise de Marillac’s Life
Louise de Marillac and the early Daughters of Charity were motivated by the love that Christ crucified had for the poor.
From Buenos Aires to Akamasoa: The Journey of Father Pedro Opeka (Part I)
Father Pedro Opeka, an Argentinian priest and son of Slovenian immigrants, founded the Akamasoa Association in Madagascar to help families escape poverty through housing, education, and work. Rooted in Gospel values, Akamasoa has grown into a network of self-sustaining villages, transforming thousands of lives and earning global recognition.
Songs with a Vincentian Flavor: “Living Christ In Charity (Hymn To Louise De Marillac)”
Louise’s path was not easy. She experienced periods of uncertainty, illness, and deep personal struggle. Yet these difficulties did not close her heart; rather, they opened it more deeply to God.
The Company of Mission Priests: Anglican Mission in the Spirit of St. Vincent
The Company of Mission Priests is an Anglican order rooted in Vincentian spirituality, dedicated to pastoral care and outreach to underserved communities. Inspired by St. Vincent de Paul, the Company focuses on evangelism, social justice, and mission work in Britain and beyond, embodying a legacy of compassionate service within the Anglican Church.
St. Louise de Marillac’s Vision and the Founding of the Daughters of Charity
This presentation explores Louise de Marillac’s inspiration, collaboration with Vincent de Paul, and the early development of the Daughters of Charity serving the poor and sick in 17th-century France.
Contemplation: Always a Beacon
Vincentians are not soldiers, machinists, or nurses who are recruited to fill quotas, trained, and sent to fill open assignments. This is a vocation, not a profession, and there are no vacancies to fill in the Society, only longings for God in the hearts of potential members.
Places of Louise de Marillac 4 & 5 – Married Years (Saint-Sauveur Parish)
During her married years, Louise lived in the Marais district of Paris, in the parish of Saint-Sauveur (church now demolished). Along with being devoted to her family, Louise was also active in ministry in her parish.
Keep the Fire Burning to Be Pilgrims of Hope: Reflection #7
The Vincentian Family reflects on urgent initiatives: opening our eyes to reality through a Gospel lens, truly integrating young people into leadership and decision-making, and strengthening advocacy amid the UN crisis, defending the poor in the face of global instability.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living the Virtuous Life 16
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by looking at how we practically respond to the Scriptures. This week: Vincentians preach the Gospel in word and work.
St. Louise’s Road to Humility, Step By Step
St. Louise de Marillac (Feast Day: May 9) would struggle her entire life against an occasional tendency towards acting too hastily and passionately.
