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Magi School for Seekers – Open Enrollment
Anyone seeking health insurance or entrance into a school knows the term “open enrollment.” Triggered by a Pope Francis’ homily on the feast of the Epiphany,
Give Witness to the Lamb of God
Jesus is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. We are to fix our gaze on him and give witness to him....
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 11
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
A Vincentian View: Preparing the Child for the Road
“Prepare the child for the road, not the road for the child.” The wisdom of that statement grows on me as I continue to think about it.
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same?
The following reflection was written by Jim Claffey during the last election cycle in the US. Just change the candidates’ names for today.
Neighbor Even to Our Hateful Enemies
Jesus, more than anybody else, is neighbor to us. Dealing mercifully with those in need, we get to do as he does. A legal scholar tests Jesus, and Jesus turns the tables on him and tests him. The scholar, however, passes the test. But not wanting perhaps to come...
New Forms of Charity to Alleviate the Poverty that Challenges Us
We must be clear that the 21st century Vincentian is different from our predecessors. We cannot “do charity” in the same way as 10, 20 or 50 years ago.
St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. (July 9)
St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. (1748-1820) arrived in China in 1791, and spent the rest of his life in missionary sacrifice there.
The Pope Video • Integrity of Justice
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Integrity of Justice.
July 9: St. Francis Regis Clet
Learn about St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. and his Vincentian mission in China around the turn of the 18th-19th centuries, in this presentation.
Praying With Pictures Worth a Thousand Words
Is all prayer something that we have to set aside specific times for? Not really! How about praying in short bursts as an image comes to our minds?
Eucharistic Attitudes (Lk 9:11-17)
As we gather around the table of the Lord’s Supper each Sunday to celebrate the giving of his Body and Blood for us, we would do well to reflect on what it is we’re sharing in.