Fr. Rooney talks about issues for which the Vincentian Family needs to lead a cry for repentance. This week: Sometimes we take the easy way, even though it’s a good thing!
Formation
The Pope Video • For Health Care Workers
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Health Care Workers.
Lenten Video Series, Day 34: The Big Picture
Faith played an enormous role in the building of America. Our ancestors made enormous sacrifices for us to be here today. Patrick Shea believes we’re all here for a reason, and we need to set ourselves on a righteous path.
Systemic Change Lessons We Can Learn From Ozanam
In his lifetime Frédéric Ozanam neither heard nor uttered the phrases “systemic change” or “systemic thinking.” Yet an incident in his life illustrates a compelling argument that he was committed to helping people move from poverty to a sustainable life, a key element in changing systems that entrap people in poverty.
Things Ordinary, Yet Eye-Opening
In Jesus dwells bodily the fullness of God. He is the fullest meaning of things, which he uncovers for us to see. Being on top of things and aware of what is going on, Jesus tells the parable of the sower. He turns the sower of people’s experience into a “Gospel...
Lazarists and Migrants Passing Through Greece
A report from Père Agapit, CM describing the work of confreres with a wave of migrants passing through Greece.
Ordinary Time – Reflection – Longing for Holiness
Ordinary Time – Reflection – Longing for Holiness – Accept the Truth Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast: Re-post from July 8, 2014 Ordinary Time I am not sure why we call it ordinary time. It is a long section of our liturgical season filled with many important...
And the Small Mustard Seed Grew Up… The Vincentian Family Branches
Once upon a time in a small town, a smart and ambitious young man sought tirelessly to earn a “secure job with benefits” to get his family out of poverty. Because of his intelligence and boldness, he met influential people who would help him to achieve his dream. But...
Vincentians United Against Poverty
Be inspired by this presentation of quotes from St. Vincent de Paul on aspects of collaboration.
Are We Visionary Enough to Serve?
Are we able to operate not so much with answers or even programs, as necessary as they may be, but with vision, with hopes and dreams?
Being Grateful • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
Students have finished the course 2016-2017 in Spain, and holidays are starting; it maybe be a good occasion to stop to thank God, the community and all, for the favors that have made us during this course. Saint Louise may serve as an example. “Your grapes are...
July 9: Feast Day of St. Francis Regis Clet
A new presentation on the life of St. Francis Regis Clet, whose Feast Day is July 9.
