Formation
Gospel Readiness (1 Samuel 3:3-10)
Am I more often alert to the sounds of God’s presence? Or do I not pay much attention to the ways God is directing me?
Ever Wonder About Jesus’ Kindergarten?
There is so much I don’t know about the family we call The Holy Family and … Our Lady of Nazareth.
Destroy the Idols that Make Us Slaves
Jesus, the only Son who is in the bosom of the Father, makes him known. For us to see him, then, is to see the Father,...
Who is the “Keeper of Memories” in Your Family?
Almost every family has one. You know… the person who remembers the family history, the stories of Uncle… and Aunt…, the in-laws, and the outlaws.
Hold Dear and Reflect on All These Things
The baby lying in the manger bears the name Jesus and is Mary’s Son. He calls us to hold dear all that we hear and see about him. The Savior of the world shows he is as though no one and nothing as just a child (SV.EN VI:170). A baby, yes, like other babies that...
Our Longings Bring Us Closer to the Christ Child – and to Eternity
Christmas is joyous, but it’s also a time when the stresses and conflicts of family life can lead to bitterness. In such moments we should follow the example of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, who knew that only by looking towards eternity can we attain peace here on earth.
Christ is Born Within the Love of Family
The feast of the Holy Family reminds us of the priceless gift of a family. Christ came to earth within a family, and he can come to each of us today through the love and faith found in family life.
Did You Know That Pope Francis…
Did you know Pope Francis has Twitter accounts in nine languages and almost 53 million followers?
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 9
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Advent Reflections (Day 28)
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
St. Louise de Marillac On the Holy Humanity of Jesus
A video for Christmas, based on a portion of the reflection “Who is Jesus for Louise de Marillac?” written by Sister Élisabeth Charpy, D.C. and Sister Louise Sullivan, D.C.
Christmas letter 2022 from Bro. René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity
The Brothers of Charity wish you a blessed Christmas and a happy 2023, as brothers, faithful, trusting, and generous in the service of charity, in the footsteps of Father Triest.