Formation

Contemplation: Broken, Blessed, and Shared

We are called to serve the poor not from a place of superiority, but from our own shared brokenness and need for God’s grace, just as Frédéric Ozanam recognized his human frailty. In embracing our brokenness, we become instruments of Christ—blessed, broken, and shared like the Eucharist—bringing hope, joy, and communion to a world in need.

Cherish, Caress, Hold Dear, One Another

Jesus loves us to the end, to giving up his body and shedding his blood for us.  He wants us to love one another as he loves us, which means we are to cherish one another. At bottom, love is Jesus as he lays down his life for us (1 Jn 3, 16; 4, 9-10).  Which goes to...

Places of Frederic Ozanam 18 – rue de Fleurus

Having become a professor at the Sorbonne, Frederic Ozanam would live with Amélie (his wife) and later Marie (their daughter) on rue de Grenelle, rue Garancière, and rue de Fleurus, all located in the same general neighborhood of Paris.

St. Vincent de Paul and Ecumenism

Ecumenism is the search for unity, communion and harmony among Christians, despite their differences; this movement pursues the unity of faith in Jesus Christ, over and above the diversity of expressions and rites.

Vincentian Dictionary: Proactivity

Vincentian Dictionary: Proactivity

Proactivity is essential in modern society, requiring individuals and groups to take initiative, anticipate challenges, and create positive change in various areas, including work, education, and social justice. From a Catholic and Vincentian perspective, proactivity aligns with faith, moral responsibility, and the call to serve the poor through systemic change, advocacy, and transformative action.

The Vincentian Family in Gratitude for Pope Francis: A Pontificate of Compassion

The Vincentian Family in Gratitude for Pope Francis: A Pontificate of Compassion

As the Church bids farewell to Pope Francis, the Vincentian Family around the world pauses not only in mourning, but in reflection. For those who follow in the footsteps of St. Vincent de Paul, the life and legacy of Pope Francis feel deeply familiar: a love for the poor that is not abstract, a faith expressed in action, a Church that is close to the people, and a Gospel lived on the margins.

Contemplation: The Medium is the Message

Contemplation: The Medium is the Message

God, who once spoke through prophets and storms, ultimately chose to communicate through the humility of the Incarnation, becoming one with humanity to share in its suffering and offer divine love. This same spirit of humble, personal presence inspires a way of serving the poor that prioritizes friendship and love over institutional distance or authority.

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