Formation
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: A Kind Teacher, but also Fair and Severe
Yet with all his kindness, his students had not found Frederic Ozanam an easy-going master. On the contrary, he was,...
Lessons of Frederic Ozanam: Community Service as a Learning Experience
Frederic Ozanam believed in the value of experience, thoughtfully reflected upon. From an article by Raymond L. Sickinger, Ph.D.
Real or Fake – Spotting the Difference
Sometimes, it is very difficult to spot the difference between the “real thing” or an imitation.
Upset, Dismay, Annoy, Distress
Jesus is the peace between natives and foreigners, whites and blacks, men and women. One, then, need not be upset by the other. Jesus says good-bye at length to his disciples. For he wants them to keep their faith in him; he does not want trials to upset them. No,...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXXIII
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Resurrection and New Life Part 2
Fr. Rooney asks us to remember that Easter is a season of deepening our faith. This week: Vincentians are heralds of the Resurrection!
Webinar “Pandemic, Poverty and Future: A New Paradigm”
This formation meeting, hosted by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, is open to the entire Vincentian Family.
A Journey Into Saint Louise’s Life
In this video produced by Mission and Ministry DePaul University, Father Christopher Robinson, C.M., talks about Louise’s journey– her pilgrimage– towards God’s will for her.
Mother Deafness Is Real!
Most mothers already know instinctively when “mother deafness” manifests itself in their teenagers. It is one of the most confusing and stressful periods of mothering.
Raising Awareness of the Sin of Racism
In an attempt to raise awareness of the sin of racism, the congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of New York have presented conferences, webinars, and other educational resources.
Out of the Darkness with Louise de Marillac and Elizabeth Ann Seton
Meditating on the trials and struggles of St. Louise de Marillac and Mother Seton gives us hope in these uncertain times.
A Vincentian View: Acts of the Apostles
One of the great blessings of the Easter Season is the way in which the church directs our attention to the Acts of the Apostles in both the weekday and the Sunday readings.