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The Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Vincent de Paul of Opwijk: A Vincentian Legacy of Service and Love in Belgium
The Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Vincent de Paul of Opwijk, founded in 1847 in rural Belgium, dedicated itself to serving the sick, educating poor girls, and witnessing the Gospel through Vincentian charity, leaving a legacy of faith, humility, and loving service to the most vulnerable.
The Prophetic Dimension of the Vincentian Charism • Part 5 • Finding God in Administration
Two centuries before public assistance and three centuries before social security, Saint Vincent put in place a number of works and services for the poor — services that were totally free of charge. Therefore Vincent had to find resources in order to continue these works and services.
Contemplation: Redeeming Our Miles
Encounters with neighbors in need reveal both the fragility of life and the transforming power of compassion. Yet repeated requests from the same people can stir impatience and judgment. Volunteers struggle between mercy and frustration, questioning whether they truly extend to others the same grace they hope to receive themselves.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living the Seasons 04
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians. This week: it’s the same Jesus, who speaks to Peter and Paul and changes their lives, who will speak to us in the person of the poor and change our lives.
The Ten Commandments: A Vincentian Reflection on God’s Call to Love and Service
As members of the Vincentian Family, we are called to live the Commandments not only as personal moral principles but as invitations to encounter Christ in the poor. Saint Vincent de Paul insisted that true religion cannot be separated from charity. The Ten Commandments, therefore, are not relics of an ancient legal code but daily paths to transformative love.
On July 8, We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Pierre Vigne
Pierre Vigne lived a life deeply rooted in the love of Jesus Christ present in the Eucharist. His life journey, marked by Eucharistic devotion, missionary zeal, and an unwavering dedication to the poor and uneducated, led to the founding of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament.
July 9: Feast of St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M.
July 9 is the feast day of one of our Vincentian Saints, Saint Francis Regis Clet, C.M. He was canonized by Pope Saint John Paul II in 2000.
Father Wacław Szuniewicz, CM: Healing Bodies and Saving Souls
Fr. Wacław Szuniewicz CM was a Polish missionary of the Congregation of the Mission, ophthalmologist, and pediatrician who dedicated his life to serving the poor in Poland, China, United States and Brazil, pioneering corneal astigmatism surgery and founding hospitals and clinics. He embodied Vincentian virtues through his humility and tireless compassion, leaving a lasting legacy honored in Xingtai and Irati.
Maternal Charity in Action: The Legacy and Mission of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Mary
Rooted in the maternal compassion of Servant of God Marie Louise Clarac, the Sisters of Charity of Saint Mary embody a tender, Gospel-centered mission to serve the most vulnerable. Their story is one of enduring faith, humble service, and a prophetic response to the spiritual and social needs of our time.
The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey
This is a ten-part study series based on Vincentian Father Corpus Delgado’s work, exploring the Vincentian charism’s profound impact on the Church’s mission, including religious life, lay involvement, and the preferential option for the poor.
Contemplation: Not to Gratify, but to Glorify
The Rule of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a spiritual guide rooted in the founders’ experience, focused more on holiness and love than rigid procedures. It shapes members to serve the poor with compassion and integrity, always led by God’s call.
Forerunners of the Bearer of the Good News
Jesus is the Good News of God’s kingdom in person. He sends his forerunners to towns and places where he plans to go.