Formation

Editorial: We Should Not Whitewash the Lack of Human Rights

In 2010, Quatar – a country known for its violation of the most basic human rights (freedom of press, freedom of assembly, rights of women, rights of LGBTQ individuals) – was selected to host the World Cup in 2022, in a selection that was surrounded by suspicion of bribes and corruption.

Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 4

Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.

Imitating St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Maternal Heart

The Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a day to reflect on the gift of maternity in all its forms, and to consider the example of Mother Seton, who stepped into the hard tasks of motherhood with courage and unswerving faith.

A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 2)

In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.

Raise the Poor and the Helpless

Raise the Poor and the Helpless

Jesus has gone up heaven. And from his throne he looks down on earth to lift up the helpless from the dust and raise the poor from the dump (Ps 113, 6-7). Jesus tells his followers to wait for the Holy Spirit. And they quickly ask if it is time for him to raise up...