Formation
To Serve like the Father’s Sent One
Jesus is the one the Father has chosen, anointed and sent. And as the Father has sent him, so he sends us. And his...
Places of Frederic Ozanam 15 – Office and Home of Emmanuel Bailly
To support passionate students such as Frédéric Ozanam, Joseph Emmanuel Bailly opened his newspaper office as a gathering place.
The Poor are Our Lords and Masters – Living a Faith of Reverence and Relationship Based on the Example of Frederic Ozanam
Frederic Ozanam, a layman of profound Christian maturity, challenges us to go beyond transactional charity. He teaches us to meet Christ in the poor—not metaphorically, but truly. And not as benefactors looking down, but as disciples looking up to their teachers, their “lords and masters.”
Places of Frederic Ozanam 9 – Home of André-Marie Ampère
While a student at the Sorbonne, Frédéric found a guardian in André-Marie Ampère, a mathematical expert, and French physician who himself was Lyonnais.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Lent and Easter 01
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians in a “Lent and Easter Journey.”
The Canonization of Elizabeth Ann Seton in Rome, 1975
Elizabeth Ann Seton’s canonization ceremony on September 14, 1975, drew an enormous crowd to St. Peter’s Square in Rome, with participants from diverse nations and backgrounds, including clergy and laypeople. The ceremony featured historical firsts, such as women presenting petitions for canonization and participating in the papal Mass, followed by days of thanksgiving Masses attended by prominent clergy.
Lent Reflection: 1 – A Time for Conversion Through Committed Love
Conversion is not merely about individual piety or moral perfection; it is a radical reorientation toward God and neighbor. For those inspired by Vincentian spirituality, this season emphasizes a commitment to love in action, expressed through compassionate service to those most in need.
Learning From St. Vincent de Paul’s Letters (Video and Online Images)
Did you know that you can access the images of some of St. Vincent’s actual letters via the Digital Collection at DePaul University in Chicago?
St. Vincent de Paul and the Mystery of the Incarnation
The Incarnation is the center of the Christian faith. St. Vincent de Paul lived out this spirituality by identifying Christ with the poor, prioritizing service over prayer, and seeing in them the real presence of the Lord, which drove a continuous mission of dignity and salvation.
Sister Genoveva Masip: A Life of Service, Love, and Vincentian Commitment
Sister Genoveva Masip Torner (1915-2015) was a Spanish Daughter of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, who dedicated her life to serving the poorest and most marginalized.
DePaul International: History, Mission, and Global Impact
DePaul International has grown from its humble beginnings in 1989 to become a global leader in the fight against homelessness. Its work, inspired by the values of St. Vincent de Paul, continues to transform lives by offering not only shelter but also the opportunity for individuals to regain their dignity, independence, and place in society.
Contemplation: Only the Father Knows Best
We are called to help those in need with compassion and humility, recognizing that their struggles stem from unique circumstances we may never fully understand. Instead of judging or conditioning our assistance on their choices, we should establish relationships based on trust, seeing Christ in them and loving them as our brothers and sisters.