Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.
Formation
Vincentian Places 06 – Paris, rue de Seine
In 1610, Vincent lived in the Rue de Seine in Paris, and was one of several Chaplain-Almoners to Queen Marguérite de Valois, the first wife of Henry of Navarre (Henry IV of France).
An Extraordinary Assembly
Some words that come to mind to describe our experience of the assembly: enlivening, challenging, engaging, hospitable, surprising, interesting, fulfilling, energizing, necessary, healing, messy, faithful, providential, joyful, prayerful, synodal.
“Let us choose life; let us choose the future.”
“Let us choose life; let us choose the future.” Pope Francis’ plea to decision makers and participants at COP28 and to all of us has been resonating in my heart.
Leaving No One Behind: A Promise and a Challenge for our Age
How can we leave anyone behind? How can we turn our backs on those who need us most?
Her Doing Heart: Key Relationships in Elizabeth Seton’s Life (Part 2)
Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC, wrote the following excellent article on Mother Seton. In this series we present her article in six parts. (Part 2)
The Light That Beckons (Mt 2: 1-12)
Stories can bring delight. And if there ever was a story that has sparked delight among believers, it’s the one about those three travelers from the East…
Vincent As a Seeker
Some time ago, I offered a reflection on “The Magi School For Seekers.” It was based on a homily Pope Francis gave, presenting the Magi as showing the path for modern-day “seekers.”
Fill Our Life with Jesus Christ
Jesus is the bread of life. Those whose life is full of him have their fill. To go to him and to believe in him is to hunger and thirst no more. To fill their life with Jesus Christ is one of the things that missionaries are to remember (SV.EN:276). And all those,...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 38
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: This Love we Speak of
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Blessed Anna Maria Janer Anglarill (January 11)
This week we celebrate Blessed Anna Maria Janer Anglarill who established the Sisters of the Holy Family of Urgell, a branch of the Vincentian Family.
