Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
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A Missionary Christmas Story for Advent Reflection
Reflection on this story from my past history as a missionary has helped me to grasp more fully the understanding of Advent as the great mystery which leads us to the celebration of the Incarnation of Christ at Christmas. By Fr. Gregory Gay, C.M.
Should You Rethink How You Think?
Sometimes it seems that everybody wants to change our way of thinking. That has probably always been true. But it certainly feels truer now in our polarized times.
Learning Not To See Homelessness
My stereotypes of what homeless people look and act like taught me how not to recognize homeless people.
Taste and See the Goodness of the Lord
Jesus teaches us that God is unbelievably good. And he invites us to go to him so that we may taste and see the goodness of God.
The Value of the Family in the Life of the Vincentian
A wise Vincentian said: “The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is content to occupy the third place in our lives, that is, after God and the family.”
377 Years Since First Vows of Daughters of Charity
Today is the 377th anniversary of the day St. Louise de Marillac and four Daughters of Charity pronounced vows for the first time.
Why is the Feast of the Annunciation so important to Daughters of Charity?
Here is the answer to this question, in 6 slides.
Ethiopia: Interview with Sister Medhin Tesfay
Sister Medhin Tesfay (44) has belonged to the Daughters of Charity for 26 years and works in the diocese of Adigrat in the northern part of Ethiopia.
Lenten Reflection On Fasting, by Sister of Charity (Video)
Sister Rejane Cytacki, SCL, generously shares some great ideas about fasting from “time-eaters”– those things that take our focus away from our prayer relationship with God.
What Vincentians Can Learn from St. Joseph’s Dreams
“Grant all of us the ability to dream because when we dream great things, good things, we draw near to God’s dream, what God dreams about us.”
A Canadian View: Charity, Social Justice and the Vincentian – Part Two
If we can develop some methods to attract new members from within our parish, it can only benefit our effort to be a strong and effective social justice voice.
