Formation
Places of Frederic Ozanam 14 – No. 38 Rue Saint-Sulpice
iI was at No 38 of the current Rue Saint-Sulpice − previously Rue Petit-Bourbon Saint-Sulpice − that, on 23 April 1833, Emmanuel Bailly welcomed Frédéric Ozanam and his friends, François, Jules, Auguste, Félix and Paul. This meeting founded the first “Charity Conference.”
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Lent and Easter 06
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians in a “Lent and Easter Journey.” This week: Seeing Anew; Giving Love.
Lent Reflection: 6 – The Hope of Easter: Resurrection and the Call to Serve
Lent culminates in Easter, the celebration of Christ’s victory over sin and death. But Easter is not only a past event; it is a living reality that calls us to renewal and mission. The resurrection is not just a promise of eternal life but a call to bring life where there is suffering, injustice, and despair.
Small Things that Make for the Big Things
Jesus is the one who makes God known. And this God chooses the small things and folks, so that all glory may just be his. He chooses Bethlehem-Ephrathah and Galilee, Nazareth, in concrete. And we read that Bethlehem is too small to be a clan of Judah. Galilee, for...
Blessed Trinity Missionary Institute: History, Charism, and Present-Day Activities
The Missionary Institute of the Most Holy Trinity is an international community dedicated to preserving the faith and evangelizing, especially among those most in need, formed by consecrated lay people living in the secular world. Its mission combines spirituality, service to the marginalized and the formation of lay people as apostles, adapting to diverse cultural and social contexts.
Clothed in the Spirit of Jesus: A Vincentian Call to Synodality and Service
The Vincentian mission of being “clothed in the spirit of Jesus, the evangelizer of the poor” highlights solidarity with the marginalized as central to the Kingdom of God. Inspired by Saint Oscar Romero, it advocates prioritizing the poor over worldly powers and underscores the importance of a synodal Church driven by communion, participation, and mission to foster transformative action and mercy.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Advent and Christmas 02
Fr. Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians.
Advent from a Vincentian Perspective, Part 5: Advent: A Time for Conversion and Solidarity with the Poor
For Vincentians, this time is particularly significant, as it invites personal conversion and a renewed commitment to justice and solidarity with the poor.
Advent Presentation – A Time of Hope and Renewal
Advent Reflection for the Vincentian Family by Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M., former Superior General.
Contemplation: A Fine Soul
Blessed Frédéric and his wife Amélie Soulacroix exemplified a deep, shared holiness that enriched their lives and inspired their service to the poor through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Their marriage, built on faith, mutual encouragement, and love, not only strengthened Frédéric in his vocation but also fostered Amélie’s Vincentian spirit, as they worked together to bring comfort and relief to those in need.
How Long Until Christmas?
I suspect many of our parents remember how often we asked the question. “How how long until Christmas”? I remember I could hardly wait for the gifts!
Advent from a Vincentian Perspective, Part 4: Mary: Model of Service and Surrender in Advent
At the heart of this season, we find the figure of Mary, whose journey of faith and surrender to God’s plan serves as a powerful model for our own spiritual lives.