Formation
A Vincentian View: Bearing the Marks of Jesus
Paul ordinarily employed a scribe to write down the letters that he dictated for the benefit of his local churches. Sometimes, however, he picks up the pen himself to write a last few lines.
Dressing an Old Story in Today’s Clothes
A good story reflects some reality even if it is told in different clothes.
Roundabout Ways We Take to Get Our Way
Jesus is the image of the invisible God. He is the roundabout way that means much more to us than all the other...
Listen in Silence – Feel the Joy
Do we really listen? Today’s Inspirational Snippet: God’s voice is waiting in the scriptures, in Christian music, in that spiritual book you’ve got on your table?
Prayer for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Birthday: August 28
The following prayer was prepared by Sister Regina Bechtle, SC.
The Pile of Rocks: A Camino Reflection
I picked up a rock from the shore of Lake Superior to leave on a mountain in the north of Spain. That’s normal, right? This wasn’t just any rock. It was the most-perfect skipping rock, and though Lake Superior produces many skipping rocks, this one fit my hand just...
Millennials, Vincent and His 5 Values
A church characterized by the five virtues of Vincent de Paul might appeal to millennials and “nones”.
A Shocking Message in the Tribute to the Victims of the Terrorist Attack in Barcelona
As we all know, ISIS terrorists attacked again, this time in Barcelona, only a few days ago, leaving behind 15 dead and dozens injured in a new cowardly and vile massacre. The people's response was immediate, and a great wave of solidarity and affection flooded the...
August 30: Feast of Blessed Ghèbre-Michael
Please read and feel free to download and share this new presentation on Blessed Ghèbre-Michael of Ethiopia, whose feast day is coming up next week.
Talking About Racism
With Racism a persistent and cross-cultural problem, Vincentians need to be at least participants and perhaps leaders in the necessary conversations. The Leadership Learning Community shares good information on how to do this. In case you need a refresher, systemic,...
All our Work Consists in Action
St. Vincent was fond of the classic adage, "Totum opus nostrum in operatione consistit." "All of our work consists in action." Or, again, "All our works end up in action." or, more loosely, "Action is our entire task." This applies to everyone, especially leaders....
A Vincentian View: Beauty and the Beast
A Vincentian View: Beauty and the Beast As a child, like most of you, I heard and read the story of “Beauty and the Beast” many times. As an adult, I saw the animated Disney Movie (with Angela Lansbury beautifully singing the title song) and a Broadway version. Now,...