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Go out of the Old World of Old Men
Jesus sees fit to go out of the bosom of the Father to announce the Good News to the poor and to bring in the new...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 33
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: Advent is patience in a world of impatience
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Shocking Statements!!!
The front pages of tabloid newspapers scream shocking statements. News pundits and internet “influencers” specialize in shocking “clickbait headlines.”
Vanity of Vanities, All Is Vanity
Jesus is clear-headedness in person. He brings to light the vanity, the emptiness, of the life of those who love and serve money. Jesus grants and does not grant what a man who feels disinherited asks him to do. For, in the first place, the Teacher says “no.” He...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 8
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.
“Renewal of Vincentian Spirituality” Part 6
This is the sixth and final part of a series of presentations based on the article The Revitalization of Vincentian Spirituality, by John P. Prager, CM. Download PPT...
Accompanying the Journey of a Refugee. What Have we heard? What Action will we Take in the Future?
The Second International Conference of the FamVin Homeless Alliance took place in Sevilla (June 7-9). During that time the participants reflected on the reality of refugees, displaced and abused individuals.
Life of Felix DeAndreis, C.M.
A brief life of Father Felix deAndreis, C.M. (Slide presentation)
Discovering the True Simplicity of Sainthood with St. Mary Magdalene and Mother Seton
In the lives of these two saints – one so modern, the other so ancient – the Church reminds us of what it means to be a saint: staying close to Christ.
Do You Have Memories of Your Grandparents?
My personal relationship with my grandparents is complicated. I never knew either my father’s or mother’s parents. Yet I know more about my great grandparents than just about anyone reading these words.
A Vincentian View: The Better Part
One of Vincent’s instructions to the Daughters of Charity involved the decision on what to do when the obligation for prayer and the obligation for service collided.