Formation
Any Memories of Your Grandparents?
My personal relationship with my grandparents is complicated. I never knew either my father’s or mother’s parents.
Contemplation: The Bashful Poor
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Effective Conferences, our manual explains, are “reachable.” [Manual, 26]...
Fill Up All Those Who Are Hungry
Jesus, like his Father, is attentive to our needs. He does not fail to fill up those of us who hunger for what we...
“Seeing” Homelessness Through Data
Street homelessness is in many ways a very visible social and infrastructure issue, while sheltered homelessness and inadequate housing are less obvious to the observer.
Hearing the Voice (John 10:11-18)
I think people would worry if someone accused them of “hearing voices.” But the truth of the matter is that during each week, any number of voices are directed at us.
The Gift of Jesus’ Spirit
Have you ever been captivated by a master teacher? Some time ago I wrote of my experience with a master teacher.
Contemplation: With All Our Strength
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org As Vincentians, we understand this to be a calling, a vocation. Each of is called to serve God as a member of the Society, seeing Christ in the neighbor, and growing in holiness through our service. While the meetings and...
Covenant that Is Better, New, Holy, Eternal
Jesus gives his body up and sheds his blood for us. He thus gives the greatest proof of love and is now the mediator of the new and better covenant. Jesus tells his disciples that the bread he is about to give them is his body. He, then, says also that the wine they...
Working together: from Commitment to Shared Joy
Working together requires courage to move forward without necessarily knowing where you are going, creativity, and a great capacity to adapt– but it is also a source of deep joy.
Vincentian Places 09 – Châtillon-les-dombes
In August 1617 Vincent was a parish priest at Châtillon-les-Dombes where he founded the first Confraternity of Charity (precursor to the Ladies of Charity), a group of lay people to help those in need.
The “Dignitas Infinita” Declaration and the Vincentian Charism
Jesus was born and raised in humble conditions and revealed the dignity of the needy and workers.
Firewood for the Soul: The Unexpected Encounter
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.