In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I invite you to make your own judgment about how prophetic it was then … and still should be.
Formation
Generous to All like Jesus Christ
Jesus is so very generous to all to the end. Those who believe in him and seek the kingdom of God are generous also...
Vincentian Places 15 – Toul
In 1635 St. Vincent de Paul sent Vincentians to Toul to take charge of the Hospital of the Holy Spirit, more of a refuge than a medical facility, in his efforts to bring relief to Lorraine which was ravaged by war during his lifetime.
Firewood for the Soul: Giver Of Life
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 06 and 07
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Advocacy, and Social Change.
Faith: an Act of Will • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
Dear friend, you are continually heading out on long and fatiguing journeys that are dangerous to your health (your health has already been severely tested). Bear with me as I express my concern. You say you are seeking to create new sources of interest for yourself...
John Joseph Lynch C.M., First Archbishop of Toronto
Learn about Archbishop John Joseph Lynch, C.M., who died on May 12, 1888.
The Ascension: What Mother Seton Found in the Sky
What does the Ascension of the Lord mean for the world and for our own lives? The answer can be found in the faith journey of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, who kept her gaze firmly fixed on Jesus, through time and eternity.
Mother Deafness – It’s Real!
Mothers might have saved Stanford University a lot of money. Most mothers already know instinctively when “mother deafness” manifests itself in their teenagers.
Reflecting on Haiti: A Vincentian Perspective on Justice and Agency
In Haiti, the echoes of gunfire are as common as the cries for help. The Caribbean nation, marked by a history of upheaval and disaster, now faces an era dominated by gang violence and political instability.
St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 5 of 5)
Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.
A Vincentian View: A Time for Retreat
One of the Pilgrimage Festivals of Judaism is Shavuot. It translates into English as “weeks’ and thus is sometimes called the “Feast of Weeks” as it marks the seven weeks (the “week of weeks”) between Passover and the feast. In Greek (and English), the translation...
