A reflection inspired by the Lenten letter of Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Board of the Vincentian Family, inviting us to see others with Christ’s eyes.
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Contemplation: Kids These Days
In our day no less than in 1833, both young and old enrich each other’s lives, the young offering their enthusiasm and wonder at all the things which remain new to them, and the old offering the perspective and reassurance that everything will be okay.
Leo Dupont: The Apostle of the Holy Face
Leo Dupont was a French Catholic layman renowned for his deep Eucharistic devotion, tireless promotion of the Holy Face of Jesus, and charitable work through the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. His life of prayer, generosity, and service to the poor embodied Vincentian spirituality and left a lasting impact on the Church’s devotional life.
On November 28 We Celebrate the Feast of St. Catherine Labouré
St. Catherine Labouré, although favored with the apparitions of the Virgin Mary, led an obscure life of silent dedication as a Daughter of Charity, devoting herself to the service of the needy until her death in 1876.
Vincentian Dictionary: Resilience
Resilience is not just about surviving adversity but about being transformed through it with hope, faith, and love.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living the Seasons 21
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians. This week: What needs to be healed in the world of the poor you’re serving?
Songs with a Vincentian Flavor: “Mary, Faithful Witness”
In a world marked by anxiety, confusion, and isolation, Mary is a quiet, steady presence who strengthens weary hearts. Her gentle companionship invites trust, slow healing, and renewed purpose. Through her tender guidance, fear softens, resilience grows, and fragmented lives rediscover compassion and hope.
On November 23 We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Enrichetta Alfieri
Blessed Enrichetta Alfieri lived a life shaped by deep spirituality and total dedication to serving society’s most marginalized. Her mission reached its peak within the walls of the San Vittore prison in Milan, where her work with inmates earned her the title “The Angel of San Vittore.”
Beginning Next Week: Advent from a Vincentian Perspective
This series of six articles will explore Advent through the lens of Vincentian spirituality, encouraging readers to prepare for the coming of Christ not just through prayer, but through action and service to the poor.
Teodorico Pedrini C.M.: The Chinese Emperor’s Musician
At the beginning of the 18th century, Fr. Teodorico Pedrini CM undertook an exhausting journey to China, facing storms, persecutions and imprisonment, until he finally reached the court of the Kangxi emperor, where he excelled as a musician and educator. His fidelity to the Pope in the conflict over the Chinese Rites led him to suffer severe reprisals, but his integrity and his work left a deep mark on the Catholic mission in China.
Our Shared Horizon: Climate Responsibility and Human Future
Reducing emissions and restoring ecosystems can slow global warming, protect health, create jobs, and preserve biodiversity. Climate action is also an ethical and spiritual responsibility, especially for Christians and the Vincentian Family, who see care for creation as inseparable from justice for the poor.
Contemplation: A Virtuous Inspiration
James Davis, a joyful and faithful Vincentian, touched countless lives despite years of suffering. A devoted family man and respected leader, he inspired others through his writing, workshops, and heartfelt presence. His friendship and legacy of love, service, and spiritual guidance continue to bless all who knew him.
