We celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Louise de Marillac on May 9th. This feast invites us to think of Louise, her gifts, and her ministry. Sometimes, I get caught up in a sidebar reflection.
Formation
Surprised By Vincentian Elements at the Coronation!
I never expected to hear St. Vincent dePaul speaking at the coronation of King Charles III! My ears perked up at the proclamation of what many refer to as the Vincentian Gospel (Luke 4:16).
Defend Those Who Are Poor and Helpless
Jesus lives. That is why they see him and live those who believe in him, and love him. The Spirit of truth does not...
Trustworthy and Fruitful Tenants
Jesus embodies the trust to the extreme that God puts in us. And such trust lifts us up so that we become fruitful, trustworthy and ready to give God the fruit that is due him. God must surely take us to be trustworthy. Or he would not lease us his vineyard. That...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Getting To Know Our Family
What couldn’t we do if we got to know other branches of our Vincentian Family, especially in our local area?
To Love Another Person is to See the Face of God (Part I)
The closing lines of the musical production of the Hugo’s Victors novel are quite powerful: to love another person is to see the face of God. (Part I)
The “New Normal”
We are very carefully moving out of a situation of quarantine and there is now talk about returning to a “new normal.”
New Series: The Vincentian Family & Laudato Si’
When we read Laudato Si’ as Vincentians, there exists an opportunity to explore this letter from a viewpoint that many may not be aware of or fully appreciate.
Stories of Growth in Vincentian Spirituality #IamVincent
Sacred Heart College wanted to share some of the reflections of their alumni because they contain stories of growth in Vincentian Spirituality.
The Challenge of the Pandemic and the Christian Response Inspired by the Vincentian Charism
On the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, published a message in which he shared reflections on the challenges for charitable activity especially during this time of the pandemic that has spread throughout the world.
Vincent’s Values: A Spiritual Perspective (Video)
St. Vincent de Paul’s ministry emerged from a set of values deeply rooted in his Christocentric faith and the person of Jesus Christ, the Evangelizer of the Poor. From an essay by Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M., Ph.D.
EMMY Blesses Good News!
“God is with us. This is the message of hope that we want to shout from the rooftops, that we want to beam over the airwaves, that we want to put on the front page of our publications and post on our social media accounts.”
