Formation
Video On the Apparition of the Blessed Virgin to Saint Catherine Labouré
On November 27, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. This video was shared on the website of the Daughters of Charity International.
On Being Simple • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
May God preserve us in the simplicity of our beginnings, and St. Vincent de Paul will recognize us as his disciples,...
The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (video)
Since 1915, the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal (CAMM) based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA has dedicated itself to spreading the devotion of Mary and her Miraculous Medal to millions of people.
A Vincentian View: What Must Be Done?
Each year, St. John’s University celebrates Founder’s Week. From September 20-27, the days point the University towards St. Vincent and our charism, and they conclude with the great Solemnity on the 27th.
Are You a Genius?
Who are the great geniuses of history? There are certainly many who shaped the daily lives of people of their time … and well beyond.
Contemplation: A Spirit of Poverty
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org “All those who have experience of public charity,” wrote Bl. Frédéric in 1848, “know that the poor are never better helped than by the poor.” [To Good People, L’ere Nouvelle, 1848] Those who have suffered deprivation and...
Haughty That Are on the Way to Gehenna
Jesus is meek and lowly of heart. Hence, he wants us to be meek and lowly of heart also, and not at all haughty. John and the other disciples way well be as jealous for Jesus’ sake as Joshua was for Moses’. Or they may be so haughty. Haughty enough to think that...
Firewood for the Soul: St Vincent de Paul
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Theological Terms 05
Fr. Rooney continues a series called “Vincentian Theological Terms.” This week: Gospel.
Useless Servants • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
We are useless servants: such is the testimony that must give those who unite to serve God and men. [...] Not to show ourselves, but let us to be seen: such could be our formula and is, more or less, among the maxims of a great apostle of charity, Saint Francis de...
St. Vincent de Paul – Contemplation, Action, Celebration (video)
We would like to draw your attention to a new video from the Daughters of Charity International.
Eyes and a Heart Directed toward the Poor
Jesus makes clear what it means to have eyes and a heart for those who are poor. Those who follow him are to have eyes and a heart for them also.