Formation

Vincentian Marian Youth: Inspired by Mary, Committed to the Service of the Needy

Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY) is an international association of young Catholics, born from the desire of the Virgin Mary, revealed on July 18, 1830, to Saint Catherine Labouré in Paris. Sister Catherine conveyed to Father Jean-Marie Aladel, CM, the mission entrusted...

Contemplation: Broken, Blessed, and Shared

We are called to serve the poor not from a place of superiority, but from our own shared brokenness and need for God’s grace, just as Frédéric Ozanam recognized his human frailty. In embracing our brokenness, we become instruments of Christ—blessed, broken, and shared like the Eucharist—bringing hope, joy, and communion to a world in need.

Cherish, Caress, Hold Dear, One Another

Jesus loves us to the end, to giving up his body and shedding his blood for us.  He wants us to love one another as he loves us, which means we are to cherish one another. At bottom, love is Jesus as he lays down his life for us (1 Jn 3, 16; 4, 9-10).  Which goes to...

Places of Frederic Ozanam 18 – rue de Fleurus

Having become a professor at the Sorbonne, Frederic Ozanam would live with Amélie (his wife) and later Marie (their daughter) on rue de Grenelle, rue Garancière, and rue de Fleurus, all located in the same general neighborhood of Paris.

A Vincentian Reflection on Pope Leo XIV’s First Address

A Vincentian Reflection on Pope Leo XIV’s First Address

On May 8, 2025, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV delivered his first public address, greeting the world with humility, warmth, and spiritual depth. His brief but profound message centered on peace, unity, mission, and hope—resonating deeply with the Vincentian Family and offering a renewed call to serve with compassion, courage, and faith in today’s world.

Vincentian Dictionary: Culture

Vincentian Dictionary: Culture

Culture is an essential asset that develops critical judgment and fosters connection between communities. In addition to enriching society, cultural diversity promotes mutual respect and understanding from a social and moral perspective. From a Christian perspective, faith and culture complement each other to build a more just and caring society.

Hear and Follow the Good Shepherd

Hear and Follow the Good Shepherd

Jesus is the Good News to the poor in person.  Hence, he seeks them and they, in turn, do not fail to hear and follow him.  Jesus says that he knows his sheep, and they hear and follow him.  And he says this to the leaders of the Jews in matters of religion. It looks...

Vincentian Dictionary: Inclusion

Vincentian Dictionary: Inclusion

Inclusion is a fundamental principle that promotes equality, social justice, and human dignity by ensuring that all individuals, regardless of background or ability, are valued, respected, and given equal opportunities to participate in society. Rooted in ethical, moral, and religious traditions, inclusion requires active efforts at individual, institutional, and governmental levels to dismantle barriers, foster belonging, and advocate for marginalized groups in areas such as education, the workplace, public policy, and global justice.

Contemplation: He Who Chooses Us

Contemplation: The Sorrows We Cannot Avoid

Suffering often challenges our faith, yet as Vincentians, we are called to respond with compassion, doing all we can to relieve the neighbor’s pain while recognizing that our deeper mission is to grow in holiness by serving Christ in the poor. Even when material aid falls short, we bring true hope through acts of love, presence, and friendship that reveal God’s enduring light in the midst of darkness.

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