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.
Formation
Praying and Working with Saint Benedict and Mother Seton
Like Saint Benedict, the father of western monasticism, Mother Seton’s life was grounded in contemplation and action. She was a woman of prayer who put all of her energy into the work God called her towards, always trusting in Grace.
“Renewal of Vincentian Spirituality” Part 4
This is the fourth in a series of presentations based on the article The Revitalization of Vincentian Spirituality, by...
A Canadian View: Homelessness, Part Two
(Read Part One by clicking here.) Homelessness is an issue that is certainly aligned with the fundamental principles of Catholic Social Teaching. When we talk about principles such as Human Dignity, Association, Participation, Solidarity and the Preferential...
A Vincentian View: “Your Paul”
Vincentian View: “Your Paul” At different times, many of us have probably considered the difference between: (a) reading a story and then seeing the movie; and (b) seeing the movie and then reading the story. I am sure that I saw the Sherlock Holmes movies before I...
Matthew 25: A Vincentian Life Process
It is interesting to consider Matthew’s chapter 25 as a whole, all three parables together in sequence, one building on the other.
So Many Metrics, So Little Time
Keeping track of these metrics doesn’t have to be so daunting when you have the right tools on deck. By knowing what people are saying about your organization’s content and responding in a timely manner, you ultimately set yourself up to grow your social presence faster.
Arms Outstretched, Brow Sweating Blood
Jesus loves us with the strength of his arms and the sweat of his brow. He dies for us so that we may no longer live for ourselves but for him and others. Loving us to the end, Jesus lays down his life for us. That is how we come to know love. It is not a matter of...
Following the Way of Charity As We Age
Today, besides a strong legacy of ministries, these Charity congregations are marked by an abundance of elderly members. As followers of Jesus in the Vincentian way, our sisters have devoted their entire lives to ministry: educating, caring for, reaching out to, and...
Vincentian Virtues in Action: Bill’s Story
Discovering the Vincentian spirit, through short video stories.
Questions and Answers about Lent and Lenten Practices
Only two weeks to go. Because you asked... Q. Why do we say that there are forty days of Lent? When you count all the days from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday, there are 46. A. It might be more accurate to say that there is the "forty day fast within Lent."...
Embracing the Discomfort
For so long, I had this unsettling feeling of urgency to seek the things I used to avoid for fear of feeling uncomfortable. On top of my responsibilities of a full-time student and employee, I had an extracurricular workload that kept me regularly occupied. And yet, I...
