Have you ever walked a mile in another’s moccasins? … in the moccasins of their sufferings?
Formation
Burn with Zeal for the Kingdom of God
Jesus cannot but burn with zeal for God’s kingdom. For he has come to proclaim it, to bring it in, and to bring it...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 10
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.
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!
We become what we recieve
In receiving Christ, we become one body in him, and through him, one with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Through receiving the Eucharist, we enter into a unique and personal relationship with the Trinity and with one another, the Body of Christ. We become what we eat.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul: “Mission Possible!”
As we approach the anniversary of the founding of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (April 23), may its membership be filled with zeal in carrying out God’s mandate to care for His people in need!
Vincentians and the Serenity Prayer
We all know of the serenity prayer. How did Vincent and our models in the Vincentian Family live the serenity prayer? How can we?
A Vincentian Point in Time
The collection of this information is critical to effectively planning to address homelessness in Niagara Falls and Niagara County, The point in time count really provides a snapshot of how many people experience homelessness throughout the year.
A Vincentian View: Promises
Vincentian View: “Promises” I have been thinking about promises. On Easter Sunday, I joined with a Christian community in renewing my baptismal promises. I am sure that many of you did as well. I rejected Satan and his empty promises, and I confessed my belief in...
Advocacy, Going Against the Flow, as a Dimension of Holiness
Pope Francis, in his recent writing explaining everyday holiness tells us “Hungering and thirsting for righteousness: that is holiness.”
Kinetic Typography: use it!
Here’s the best collection of kinetic typography possibilities I’ve seen in a while of this powerful, artful mode of communication. Here’s a nice example from the Vincentians (SSVP) of Australia. Tell Frédéric’s story, or anyone else’s!
Shepherds Who Are Good and Sheep That Discern
Jesus is the good Shepherd. He knows his sheep, and they know and follow him. But they run away from shepherds they do not know and whose voice they do not recognize. God condemns rulers who take advantage of their people. They are shepherds who pasture...
