In “The Tempest,” Shakespeare wrote, “What’s past is prologue!” Antonio is rationalizing the past as setting the stage for their next act, as a prologue does in a play.
Formation
Alert to the Dangers the World Poses
Jesus is the cry that seek to alert us of the risks that we run. For we live in a world that fosters individualism...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 9
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
Community First!
So what does this mean for us in our daily lives? Where can we have compassion outside of our circles in order to build community? Are we really in tune with the needs of our community members?
Mass Movement or Small Groups?
There is significant human development to be done before we try to build large movements. He suggests that there are five reasons to postpone this development and focus on small groups.
Feast Day of St. Gianna Beretta Molla
St. Gianna Beretta Molla (1922-1962) is considered to be part of the Vincentian Family because in her younger years she served as a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
A Canadian View: Engage – Encourage – Enable
In my previous article I mentioned the fact that the Society in Canada, and perhaps other countries, has seen the home visit become more of a delivery service, with little time spent on visiting our neighbours in need. In addition, we have some conferences that no...
On Being Overshadowed
On Being Overshadowed (Every year on the feast of the Annunciation thousands of Daughters of Charity the world over retake their vows of poverty, chastity, obedience and service to the poor. This was the homily at one of their Eucharists.) I once heard someone say...
An Ecological or Systemic Change Approach to Vincentian Family Vocations
I invite “every member of the Vincentian Family to take one very concrete step; that is, every member is to bring one new candidate to one of the branches of the Vincentian Family.” An ecological approach to vocations.
Vine and Branches and Much Fruit
Jesus is the vine and his disciples, the branches. Remaining in Jesus, and he in them, the disciples bear much fruit. Remaining now in the true vine, Paul gives much fruit. He does not only speak boldly in the name of Jesus. He also toils harder than all the other...
Ozanam: Inspired By Love
Young Frederic Ozanam was struck by a basic insight: Christianity is not about ideas, but about deeds inspired by love.
Transportation as a Social Issue
Transportation projects are managing not only commuting and congestion, but also broader social issues like job access and even infant mortality. It can be done. Justly. Get in on the debate in your local area!
