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Life in Us since Jesus Nourishes Us
Jesus is true food and true drink and is the word of eternal life. For us to have him nourish us is to have life in us...
A New Vincentian Book for All: “A Month with Saint Vincent de Paul” by Fr. Robert Maloney, CM
Fr. Robert Maloney’s new book, “A Month with Saint Vincent de Paul: A Retreat at Home,” offers a home-based spiritual retreat with daily meditations grounded in Scripture and Vincentian writings. Available in English and Spanish, it invites readers to deepen their spirituality and renew their commitment to serving the poor.
Places of Frederic Ozanam 19 – Église Saint-Germain l’Auxerrois
After Ozanam’s wife experienced her first miscarriage, Ozanam took refuge in the St. Germain L’Auxerrois church to pray.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Easter – Part 4
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians in an Easter Journey. This week: the expansiveness of the Gospel going to all nations… and two things that that means for Vincentians.
Vincentian Dictionary: Responsibility
Responsibility is a multifaceted concept that spans personal accountability, community support, social justice, political engagement, and global stewardship, emphasizing how interconnected human duties are. Rooted in moral and ethical principles, it calls for compassion, justice, and transformative action, especially in the face of poverty, inequality, and environmental challenges.
Sister Hend, the Missionary Dream
The first Sisters of Charity of St. Jeanne Antide Thouret who left for Chad in 1962, with their missionary stories, had won the heart of Hend, an 11-year-old Syrian girl, who for years nurtured the desire to leave for the mission lands.
The Gifts of Louise de Marillac
Louise de Marillac was a woman of many gifts. She learned to wait patiently to discover God’s will and then she did it.
Sister Blandina Segale: A Trailblazer of Compassion and Courage in the American Frontier
Sister Blandina Segale’s life is a remarkable testament to faith, bravery, and selfless devotion to others. Her fearless stand against injustice, and her tireless efforts in education and healthcare have cemented her place in history. As her cause for sainthood progresses, her legacy continues to serve as an inspiration, proving that true heroism is found not in acts of violence, but in acts of love and compassion. Her story remains a guiding light for those who seek to make the world a better place through faith and service.
Vincentian Marian Youth: Inspired by Mary, Committed to the Service of the Needy
Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY) is an international association of young Catholics, born from the desire of the Virgin Mary, revealed on July 18, 1830, to Saint Catherine Labouré in Paris. Sister Catherine conveyed to Father Jean-Marie Aladel, CM, the mission entrusted...
Contemplation: Broken, Blessed, and Shared
We are called to serve the poor not from a place of superiority, but from our own shared brokenness and need for God’s grace, just as Frédéric Ozanam recognized his human frailty. In embracing our brokenness, we become instruments of Christ—blessed, broken, and shared like the Eucharist—bringing hope, joy, and communion to a world in need.
Cherish, Caress, Hold Dear, One Another
Jesus loves us to the end, to giving up his body and shedding his blood for us. He wants us to love one another as he loves us, which means we are to cherish one another. At bottom, love is Jesus as he lays down his life for us (1 Jn 3, 16; 4, 9-10). Which goes to...
Places of Frederic Ozanam 18 – rue de Fleurus
Having become a professor at the Sorbonne, Frederic Ozanam would live with Amélie (his wife) and later Marie (their daughter) on rue de Grenelle, rue Garancière, and rue de Fleurus, all located in the same general neighborhood of Paris.