Every November 6, the Church commemorates the saints martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). A number of them were from the Vincentian Family.
Formation
Bible in One Hand, Newspaper In the Other
It popped up in a google search for material related to the words of a theologian “Pray with the bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other.”
A Vincentian View: If you see something, do something
All of us have become familiar with the incentive that has become part of our national effort to protect each other and our country: “If you see something, say something.”
“What is Happening with Immigrant Reception Policies is Intolerable” (SSVP Italy)
"There is still a beautiful Italy, ready to welcome, to integrate, to give work, to help these people, be they refugees, asylum seekers or simply 'economic migrants.' An Italy that goes on thanks to their work, will, sacrifice. They are men and women like us,...
Example of the Vincentian Charism As Lived Out Today
Spend six minutes being inspired by the Vincentian charism in action!
Sayings That Have Shaped Us
Wisdom has shaped us. The Book of Proverbs says, “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!” (16:16)
The Pope Video • The Treasure of Families
This month, the Pope asks us to pray: Together, let us ask Jesus that any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity. Pope Francis - August 2018 ...
August 2: Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla
Blessed Ceferino was a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Spain. Because he is considered the patron of the Rom and Sinti peoples, his biography appears on the website of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People.
St. Vincent and St. Louise – Ideal Collaborators?
St. Vincent and St. Louise - Ideal Collaborators? J. Patrick Murphy reminds us in his booklet Mr. Vincent of the collaboration of two exceptional people – Vincent and Louise. In Louise de Marillac Vincent found the perfect partner to build his business model and bring...
VLM/VMC Impact: Where Did You See God in Your Life Today?
We continue to share a series of reflections made by Vincentian Lay Missionaries and Vincentian Mission Corps participants about their experience serving, how it has impacted their lives and how they continue to live the Vincentian Charism today. The other day,...
Swept Up Into
Swept Up Into (Amos 7: 15-15; Ephesians 1: 10-14; Mark 6:7-9) Years ago I was part of a raft trip down a river that was mostly tranquil but which every once in a while would hit rapids. Then what was a calm, sit-back-and-enjoy-the-scenery stream turned into...
Near-sighted Shepherds
Are we too close to those we serve that we are near-sighted? There systemic are change issues that a clear-sighted servant/shepherd needs to be alert to.
