Formation
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam and Law: A Depressing Justice
Ozanam studied Law by his father. He did not like law studies but, to please his father, he received his doctorate....
The Miraculous Medal Association and the Vincentian Family
What are the bonds between the Miraculous Medal and the Vincentian Family? Slideshare presentation with reflection questions to share with your group.
The Early Church Had No “Office of Evangelization”
Jesus did not establish the church as an institution with a slick “Public Relations” plan. His followers were attracted by his message.
June 16: Anniversary of the Canonization of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincent de Paul’s canonization process was initiated by the Congregation of the Mission 37 years after his death.
What Must Be Done to Confront Global Homelessness? (Video presented at DePaul University)
What concrete steps can we take today as we seek a world where everyone has a stake in their community and a place to call home? In this video, Mark McGreevy (Depaul International) uses the analogy of an overflowing bathtub to help us think about the problem of homelessness. This is followed by presentations by Lydia Stazen (Institute of Global Homelessness) and Yasmine Cajuste (FamVin Homeless Alliance).
A Master Class – The Gift of Jesus’ Spirit
Some time ago I wrote of my experience with a master teacher. The subject was something I thought I knew. In fact, it was a subject I first “mastered“ when I was about 6 or 7.
Finding Meaning Along the Journey of Service
In her final reflection for the Global Sisters Report, AmeriCorps Volunteer Julia Gerwe reflects on connection and community at Nazareth.
A Vincentian View: A Vincentian Heart
Each year, St. John’s University organizes a program around the Vincentian Chair of Social Justice (VCSJ).
Wildfires – Transforming Physical and Personal Landscapes
This Vincentian Mindwalk explores a vastly more powerful and long-lasting wildfire, that has lasted over 2000 years and transformed over two billion lives today.
Pour out God’s Love into Hearts
Jesus loves us to the end, to giving his life for us. To follow him means to give up our bodies and pour out our blood for others. Jesus does not speak expressly of the Most Holy Trinity. He only shares with us and shows us his experience of God as a good and loving...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 1
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.
MISEVI – Committed to Vincentian Mission
In February, we held a virtual meeting for all the presidents/representatives and heard from them concerning their groups. Here is a very brief summary of some of the activities of MISEVI.