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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Blessed Virgin Mary
New presentation featuring selections from the writings of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton about the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Nunc Dimitis: The Christmas Song of Simeon
St. Luke concludes the good news of Christ’s birth with this beautiful canticle of Simeon, which traditionally is...
Homes in the Kingdom of Heaven
Jesus is like us in all things but sin. He is not a stranger to the joys, sorrows, light and glory that our homes...
Fidelity to the Charism of Vincent
The source article for this presentation was “Fidelity to the Constitutions,” by Fr. Hugh O’Donnell, C.M., written to the priests of the Congregation of the Mission. The text of this version is slightly modified to apply to anyone who seeks to follow in the footsteps...
Pope Francis’ “Puzzle Box Picture”
Years ago, I could easily lose track of time with a 500 or1000 piece jigsaw puzzle. The picture on the puzzle box inspired me to see how the pieces fit together.
Profiles In Homelessness
So you think you understand homelessness? I did… until I discovered I didn’t!
65th Anniversary of Vincentian Brother Alfred Smith’s Service
To keep God’s people safe and alive in their battle against Amalek, Moses has to hold his arms high in the air for a very long while.
Biblical Coverups and Gotchas
They were comfortable… until they were told a story. Then they learned an uncomfortable truth. The person in the story out there hid in their own heart.
Just Servants of the Holy Lord
Jesus is the image of the all-just God who alone is good. Before him and before God, no one is just. Last Sunday’s theme on prayer is back today. For Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the publican. The two are in the temple to pray. And St. Luke lets us...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 20
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Educational Values – Part 4
In this series Fr. Rooney explores the Values of Vincentian Education proposed by Daughter of Charity Sr. Louise Sullivan.
Diaries of Vincentian: Perú
In our case, it tells the story of a family – young parents and their two children- who, after living on the streets, now have a decent place to call home.