Formation
A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 7)
In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
At the End of the Year: How Great Thou Art!
May the year 2023, that is about to start, bring us what we need, renew our faith and, above all, encourage us to work in solidarity for a world where no one dies or suffers because of the selfishness of others.
God’s Providence in the Life of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
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.
Picking out the Followers of Jesus Christ
Obviously, people no longer see us Christians follow Jesus or go with him. He is not with us as he was with Peter and the other disciples, for he has gone up to heaven. But this does not mean that there is no picking us out as followers of Jesus.
Vincentianism Shock
If your Conference is stagnant, look to renew it with new initiatives and ideas. And pray for the sanctification of the Conference and its members.
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.