In celebration of the Month of the Holy Rosary, Fr. Timothy Lyons, CM, and Sr. Michelle Nguyen, DC, discuss the Marian character and scriptural depth of the Rosary prayer
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A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Educational Values – Part 3
In this series Fr. Rooney explores the Values of Vincentian Education proposed by Daughter of Charity Sr. Louise Sullivan.
St. Catherine Labouré and St. Vincent de Paul
Presentation about the special connection between St. Catherine and St. Vincent de Paul.
Holy Week – The Greatest Systemic Change in Human Consciousness
“Do you understand what I have done for you?”… I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. … Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. John 13: 11-17
Teaching 8 Proverbs with One Video
This is an an example of a Bible study (on Proverbs) for those who think the Bible has nothing to say, and why good, short video is helps. It works with any book of the Bible.
Unexpected and Glorious Outcome
God does not leave Jesus among the dead. Nor does he let the one faithful to him till death know decay. This is wonderful in our eyes, unexpected. Mary Magdalene goes to Jesus’ tomb and runs into something unexpected. That is because she sees the tomb open. ...
Reflection: Love Is Inventive to Infinity
Eighth presentation in a series of reflections by Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica treats of a love “inventive to infinity.”
Jesus’ Triumphal Journey
We have entered into the Holy week by remembering Jesus’ triumphal entry to Jerusalem. In the synoptic gospels, Jesus’ life and ministry is presented as a journey from Galilee to Jerusalem. On his way to Jerusalem he calls some to leave everything and follow him, some...
Stations of the Cross by Vincentian Lay Missionaries
Stations of the Cross or the Way of the Cross, also known as Way of Sorrows or Via Crucis, refers to a series of images depicting Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion and accompanying prayers. The stations grew out of imitations of Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem...
Has Your Experience of Holy Week Changed Over the Years?
In asking “Has Your Experience of Holy Week Changed Over the Years?” would you be surprised to look back and see that it has?
Lent with St. Vincent and St. Louise
The key to fruitful observance of the practices of Lent is to recognize their link to baptismal renewal. We are called not just to abstain from sin during Lent, but to true conversion of our hearts.
I am, in some ways, blind
In Mark 10, when Jesus asks a blind man what he wants Jesus to do for him, the man responds, “Rabbi, I want to see.” In these Lenten days, I believe that we, too, are invited to ask Jesus for the same grace.
