I am willing to bet that most of us think of Labor Day as marking the last hurrah of summer or a day of supposed “fantastic sales.”
Formation
Bother Those of Strict Observance
Jesus shows us God who is rich in mercy. He welcomes sinners and eats with them. This does bother not a few folks....
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 14
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.
House for the Poor of All Peoples
Jesus fulfills the promise of God to king David of an everlasting royal house. This kingdom is for the poor of all peoples. Living in a palace and enjoying peace and security, king David thinks of building God a house. But the holy and pious thought of the king does...
The Laborers in the Vineyard…Matthew 20:1-16
Dear fellow Vincentians: The parable of the labourers in the vineyard is certainly one that raises some issues which would be very much part of today`s world. Can you imagine how many of us would react if we worked hard all day for our wages and then saw our employer...
Prince of Peace
Celebrating Christmas is welcoming the Prince of Peace in our midst.
Third CIF Meeting for the Vincentian Family
Dear lay people, sisters, priests and brothers who live the Vincentian charism: The Grace and Peace of our Lord be always with us! It is always a pleasure to get in touch with you Let me start this letter with an answer to the following question: What is the...
Making a List and Checking it Twice … Mindful of the Homeless
I must admit I never thought much about checking my Christmas list for gifts for the homeless. Now I can’t get that question out of my head.
Journal of Vincentian Social Action: New Release on the 400th Anniversary of Vincentians
Journal of Vincentian Social Action (JoVSA) is a biannual peer reviewed scholarly publication engaging the local, national and global community on issues of poverty and social injustice in the service of the disadvantaged. Rooted in the Catholic and Vincentian...
“His Love… Keeps Surprising us Today, Here and Now!”
In this third reflection on the Advent letter by Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, we are invited to meditate on "His Love... keeps surprising us today, here and now!" These weekly reflections, based on the letter of the Superior General, are offered with the hope that they...
Advent Mary
A presentation for Advent prepared by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
Daughters of Charity Mission: Virgin of the Miraculous Medal, Mexico-Belize
Sister Elizabeth Sánchez, D.C., (Province of Mexico) has been living in St. Louis, Missouri, with the Daughters of the Province of St. Louise, USA, while learning English. She shares about her current mission in Belize, Central America. On October 24, 2013, the...
