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Lenten Letter 2023 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family
Rome, 13 February 2023 “Making our families and communities a foretaste of heaven” Dear members of the Vincentian...
A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 13)
In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
Mother Seton and St. Paul Show Us a 4-Fold Path to Change
The conversions of Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton may seem exceptional, but each of us, in our own life, can experience the same grace by opening our heart when Christ calls.
Testimony: A Vincentian Seminarian looks backward … and forward!
“Get ready to walk on paths along you never thought you would walk.” A Vincentian Seminarian looks back… and forward!
A Canadian View: Global Climate Change
As Vincentians we must also look at the effect on our fellow residents of this planet who are amongst those living in poverty.
Catching the Meaning (Lk 17:11-19)
There’s a nugget of wisdom that goes, “He had the experience, but missed the meaning.”
What My Mother Taught Me About Systemic Change
My mother did not realize she was teaching me about systemic change. But she did. She taught me how to appreciate the Incarnation is the greatest systemic change in our history.
Crown of Glory, Crown of Thorns
Jesus wears the crown of glory because he first wore the crown of thorns. He proves true the teaching that God lifts up the lowly. The crown of glory that will never fade awaits the faithful shepherds of God’s flock (1 Pt 5, 1-4). But it will be theirs only when the...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Who Is Our Strength and Wisdom?
Who do we turn to for our strength and wisdom?
Justice Supposes Much Love
A famous phrase of Ozanam reveals the lines of thought of this holy and visionary man. Frederic Ozanam said that justice supposes much love.
Elizabeth Ann Seton: American Saint
From DePaul University, a video Q&A session by the author Catherine O’Donnell who has written the first biography of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in over 65 years.
Sts. Vincent and Louise: Brought Together According to God’s Plan
On that day in May of 1629, neither Vincent nor Louise was aware of just how far that journey of service leadership would take her nor of its ramifications for the Church and for the service of generations of persons in need.