Jesus is the Word of God, which does not fail to strengthen the weak and to make rich those who are poor. It also...
Formation
Places of Frederic Ozanam 5 – La Sorbonne (University of Paris)
Between November 1831 and August 1836, when he received his law degree, Frédéric Ozanam was a university student at the Sorbonne in the famous Latin Quarter. Later, in 1841, Frederic accepted a teaching position there.
Review of the film “Monsieur Vincent”
“Monsieur Vincent” stands out as a model of religious cinema due to its realism, depth, and fidelity to the Vincentian spirit, overcoming the typical flaws of films about saints thanks to an exceptional script by Jean Anouilh and a masterful performance by Pierre Fresnay. The film, conceived during World War II to inspire hope, uses powerful symbols and historical liberties to convey the dynamic figure of St. Vincent de Paul as an unrelenting advocate for the poor and marginalized.
Accuse Those Who Are Not of the Truth
Jesus witnesses to the truth that sets us free. Those who are of the truth are forgiven of every sin they can accuse themselves of. The Jews, who consider Jesus an enemy, bring him to the praetorium. But they do not go in, so that they may stay clean to eat the...
History and Spirituality of the Oblates of St. Vincent de Paul
The Oblates of Saint Vincent de Paul are a clerical religious institute of diocesan right, rooted in Vincentian spirituality. Their primary vocation is to bring practical and spiritual help to the poor, especially young people in difficulty.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Thoughts 06
Fr. Rooney reflects on the small ways of remembering that we are Vincentians.
The Past and Future of the Vincentian Spirit (third and final part) #famvin2024
Third and last part of the article written by Jaime Corera, in which he reflects on the legacy of St. Vincent de Paul and the future implications of his spirituality, addressing both its past and its evolution into the future.
Vincentian Eyes (Luke 12)
An often-cited quote from Dale Carnegie: “Two men looked out from prison bars. One saw the mud, the other saw stars.”
What Jesus Saw In the Temple
Jesus is doing what he always does in the gospels. What catches his eye and draws his heart are those in most need: those who need forgiveness. Jesus sees the widow.
Contemplation: To Be Vincentian
The Essential Elements of the Society—Spirituality, Friendship, and Service—are equal, inseparable, and essential to its identity, as they unite members in a shared mission of faith-driven charitable action.
Defeat Is Triumph; To Die Is to Live
Jesus empties himself and humbly obeys, to the shameful death on the cross. So, God lifts him up, fills him with glory. Through him, with him and in him, defeat is triumph.
The Vincentian Congregation: A Mission Rooted in Charity and Service
The Vincentian Congregation, founded in 1904 in India by Father Varkey Kattarath, is a religious community inspired by St. Vincent de Paul, dedicated to evangelization, service to the poor, and spiritual renewal, with a mission rooted in charity and global outreach.
