At this special time of the year when our thoughts turn to giving thanks, it is appropriate to reflect on the many reasons Vincentians have to be grateful.
Formation
Gratitude for Blessings in Disguise?
There is a story about an old Chinese farmer who lived in ancient times. He was the envy of his rather small village because unlike most of the other farmers, he possessed a horse.
Advent Reflections (Day 6)
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
A Vincentian View: Maranatha
An Aramaic word associated with the Christmas as well as the Advent Season is “maranatha.”
Courage, An Overlooked Virtue?
Bold advocacy calls for courage. We might lose friends, not everyone will agree with us. And for an organization it can be very challenging to take a public stance on a controversial issue.
Connection, Meditation and Conversation
The child Jesus lying in the manger draws us to himself. Connecting with him truly, we cannot but have connection with others. We warm up easily to the figure of the shepherd because of its connection to Christmas. And one can safely bet that shepherds do not lack...
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM Live Christmas message
On the evening of December 22, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, broadcasted a Christmas message on Facebook, from the meeting of the Vincentian Family in Escobar, Buenos Aires (Argentina), to the entire Worldwide Vincentian Family. Message from Father Tomaž:...
Christmas Meditation on Humility
Consider what a wonderful blessing it is that God became a human being just like you.
Supporting Your Child In A Year Of Service
My daughter Linnea asked me to write a few thoughts about her time at VMC. What follows is my effort to share my point of view from a father’s perspective.
Young Adults Learning to Serve in Philadelphia
A new video shines a spotlight on young adults with a Vincentian calling to serve people in need at the St. Vincent de Paul Center in Philadelphia.
Social Justice Conversations: Ladies of Charity Caregiving, Inc. Launching in Pittsburgh!
Ladies of Charity Caregiving, Inc. is offering holistic high-quality home care while providing quality training and quality jobs to caregivers.
Light Through Darkness
The Christmas truth is that God’s light suffuses the dimness of those times and in the end beats back the encroaching darkness.
