We are many decades into the phenomenon of shopping for “gated communities” of like-minded people. So many do not experience that they are welcome.
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A Journey Through Vincentian Spirituality – Part 4 (last)
As part of Vincentian month, we welcome you to join us each week as Fr Mark Noonan CM brings us on a journey through Vincentian Spirituality over the next 4 weeks. This week we offer part 4 and last.
Homelessness – Our Heritage and Challenge
As we approach the feast of St. Vincent de Paul we can draw strength and be challenged by all that St. Vincent did. Many may not believe that one man could do all that Vincent did!
Connecting Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day and Systemic Change
At first glance, it may seem like quite a stretch to connect Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day and Systemic Change. But hear me out. Actually, it is not that hard.
Podcast:It is More than Just the Dreamers
Current issues are up front at DePaul University's Offie of Mission and values. You can listen online or download this Vincentian Heritage podcast. Here's a recent one on immigration policy in the United States. This episode is written and read by Rev. Craig Mousin,...
Desert: Trial and Grace; Cross and Resurrection
Jesus overcomes Satan in the desert. He thus reveals that he is the Firstborn of the new creation and the Head of the new people of God. The Spirit drives Jesus out into the desert. Jesus stays there for forty days, tempted by Satan, living with wild beast and...
Take a tour of the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (rue du Bac)
Every Vincentian should have the opportunity to see the chapel at Rue du Bac, where Our Lady appeared to St. Catherine Labouré. If you can’t get there in person, take this virtual tour!
5 Myths About Being a Vincentian Volunteer
In a great piece of writing, the Vincentian Volunteers of Cincinnati teach us some good information for volunteer recruitment and how to write a great article! There are many misconceptions about doing a year of service. This post looks to dispel some of these myths...
Successes, Expectations, Needs, Challenges and Difficulties of Collaboration in Africa
The Vincentian Family is on the move in Africa and Madagascar. In 2009, we were making plans. What follows is an excerpt from "Collaboration in the Vincentian Family: Needs, Expectations, Models," A paper presented by Michael Ngoka, C.M., at the Session for the...
Vincentians Are About Belonging… And Tension
Heeding the call to conversion that translates into being servants of hospitality and communion and belonging brings with it tension. But this tension is part and parcel of the Gospel challenge to wake up to belonging. Let’s be the bridge to belonging.
Lenten Letter 2018 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family
In the Lenten letter of this year, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, 24th successor of St. Vincent, invites us to reflect on the Virgin Mary in the Vincentian tradition, as one of the pillars in the spirituality of St. Vincent of Paul. You can read it below. At the end of the...
Stories of Blessed Rosalie Rendu
We celebrated the Feast Day of Blessed Rosalie Rendu earlier this week; now read these stories through the eyes of Sr. Frances Ryan, D.C. from an article in the Vincentian Heritage Journal. (SlideShare presentation)
