As a Vincentian Family looking back on our history, we can marvel at how God’s will was revealed to Elizabeth Ann Seton in a series of well-timed events and encounters.
Formation
Who is the “Keeper of Memories” in Your Family?
Almost every family has one. You know… the person who remembers the family history, the stories of Uncle… and Aunt…, the in-laws, and the outlaws.
Hold Dear and Reflect on All These Things
The baby lying in the manger bears the name Jesus and is Mary’s Son. He calls us to hold dear all that we hear and...
Video Tour of Rue du Bac Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
On this date in 1905, Pope Pius X established the Association of the Miraculous Medal. Watch a beautiful video from the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Paris.
Blessed Marta Wiecka, D.C.
May 30 is the feast day of Blessed Marta Wiecka, D.C., a Polish Daughter of Charity who lived at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
A Vincentian Brother Reflects on his Life, Ministry, and Community
To give the younger generation a chance to find out what the vocation of a Brother is all about, Brother Martin Schneider, C.M. graciously granted an interview in which he talks about his life, vocation, and ministry.
How are we followers of Vincent at doing dishes?
“Everybody wants a revolution, but nobody wants to do the dishes.”
Grow up and Get Ready for the Life to Come
Jesus embodies the way to grow up and get ready for the life to come. Following him, we will get to the place that he readies for us and we will be where he is. Just before going up to heaven, Jesus does for his followers what he has already done for two of them. For...
Should our Assistance be Eternal and Only for Catholics?
Should we only provide assistance to people who declare themselves Catholic? How long should the duration of the Vincentian assistance be?
May 25, 1802: Blessed Rosalie Rendu Enters the Daughters of Charity in Paris
Blessed Rosalie Rendu was only 15 years old when she became a Daughter of Charity. For the next 54 years she dedicated herself to serving the poor in the Mouffetard, the most deprived district of Paris.
St. Joan Antida Thouret in Her Own Words
Brief biography and a video with quotes of St. Joan Antida Thouret whose feast day was this week.
What We Know… and Forget… About St. Vincent
Vincent serves as a prime example of what Pope Francis calls an “open-eyed mystic”… whose prayer led to action and whose action led to prayer.
