Formation
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam at University, and Money
Frederic, while pursuing his studies of Law and Letters at the University of Paris, was almost always short of money....
On Practice of the Vincentian Virtues • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"We should follow, as far as possible, all the gospel teaching already mentioned, since it is so holy and very...
St. Vincent’s Development of an Apostolic Outlook
From the introduction to an article by Fr. Emeric Amyot d'Inville, C.M.: "I would now like to offer you a reflection...
When Did We See You…
The article and photo are by Sister Susan Smolinsky, a Sister of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Halifax. She serves as a county jail chaplain in New York.
Lenten Video Series, Day 7: Sacré-Cœur
Sister Cora Caeli, S.V. introduces us to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Storing Up (Luke 6:42-45)
In a Lukan parable, Jesus uses the image of “storing,” accumulating and building up a certain quality inside one’s heart.
Our “Real Families”
I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”
Lenten Video Series, Day 6: Even a Glimpse
It is through the Passion and Crucifixion that Jack Ziegler comes face-to-face with Christ’s sacrifice.
Prayers and Changes for Good
Christ is always before the Father in prayer. And it is while he prays that the appearance of his face changes and his clothing turns dazzling white. Prayers make for good changes. In a forum in which exchange of ideas took place, a comment spoke of prayers as...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXIII
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.
Lenten Video Series, Day 5: Unconditional
Janet Creeden’s story is one of trial and tragedy, and yet, she was able to put her fate into God’s hands.
Remembering
I had the distinct honor and privilege to be at a meeting of MISEVI International at the Motherhouse in Paris in early February.