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Independence Day – A Dangerous Memory?
Recently, I wandered through the corridors of my mind reflecting on Independence Day. I ran into Charles Dickens. His “Christmas Carol” has inspired many people to look at their lives through the lens of their past, future, and present.
Break the Mold with the Prophet Jesus
Jesus, since he is weak, is strong. Those who follow him break the mold, too, as they affirm, “When we are weak, then...
Vincentian Places 16 – Annecy
Beginning in 1641, Vincent worked on the major seminaries of Annecy, Cahors, etc. The houses for rural missions became numerous, as did the houses of the Sisters.
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 13
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
The Eucharistic Life
In the year 1264 at the request of Pope Urban, St. Thomas Aquinas composed a beautiful hymn for the feast of Corpus Christi. The hymn is very familiar to us and it continues to inspire us to love and adore the Eucharist. The first verse says: “I adore you by...
A Vincentian Minute: Habits 02
Fr. Rooney’s summer series on Vincentian “habits” of spirituality talks about the habit of praying the #Rosary.
“Zeal for your house devours me” (Ps 69) – Reflection on the virtue of Vincentian Zeal
St. Vincent reminded us that our evangelisation requires a renewed ardour of love and a living witness to the truth of the Gospel lived in active charity.
Clarifying Approaches • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"No, Monsieur, neither philosophy, nor theology, nor discourses can act in souls; Jesus Christ must be involved in this with us —or we with Him— so that we may act in Him and He in us, that we may speak as He did and in His Spirit, as He himself was in His Father, and...
The Pope Video • For a Eucharistic life
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For a Eucharistic Life.
Love: The Driving Force of St. Louise de Marillac’s Life
Slide presentation based on an article by Sr. Louise Sullivan, D.C.
Do These Images Speak To Polarization Today?
Two images, in particular, remind me of the limitations of what I see. They are helping me be more humble when I think of my conversations with those who do not view things the way I do.
Applications Open: Young Adult Vincentian Small Faith Community
Attention Young Adults Ages 18-35! The next Vincentian Small Faith Community cohort will begin in August 2023 and continue through December 2023. Apply Today!