“The great things God does within a human soul are simple. Sanctity simply means love.” – Sr. Jozefa Watroba, D.C.
Formation
Where is human dignity, I ask?
On Monday, May 9, 2022, Maya Davis, a graduating nursing student, gave the following sermon in our last Religion 399 African American Faith and Social Justice class. I asked Maya if I could share her words with the world. Let the words of her mouth and the meditations of her heart be acceptable, Oh Lord.
Five Faces of Mary
Father Robert Maloney, C.M. writes: “I offer these five Marian faces as a way of reflecting on the rich, varied tradition surrounding the Virgin Mary.”
Vincentian Discipline of Prayer – JOHN 14:15-21
Vincentian Discipline of Prayer - JOHN 14:15-21 - JOHN 15:12-17 - Vincentians Remain Calm Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentian Discipline of Prayer The courage to live the call to share Jesus with others comes from a hope that gives way to the discipline of...
Thoughts on Pentecost
Souls that are truly poor and desirous of serving God should place their trust in the coming of the Holy Spirit within them believing that, finding no resistance in them, He will give them the disposition necessary to accomplish the holy will of God which should be...
Come Holy Spirit
Archbishop Van Thuan, from Vietnam, in his famous book, Testimony of Hope mentions about an interview done many years ago with Cardinal Jean Marie Lustiger of Paris. The Journalist asked him, “Do you believe in the existence of the devil?” “Yes, I do.” “But...
Falling in Love with Teaching • Vincentians of Wherever
Fall in love with what you do. Being the best and giving your best. That's being Vincentian! Testimony from alumni of Vincentian institutions let us know that Vincentians are out there! On the day Helen Rooney visited the Queens, NY, campus for the first time, she...
Why Do I Do What I Do?
MINISTRY AS A CALL – why do I do what I do?
You Cannot Live without Trust • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
St. Louise affirmed that trust in God is one of the two pillars of the Company of the Daughters of Charity. And she explained it to Saint Vincent: “I do not know if I am mistaken, but I think Our Lord will always desire more confidence than prudence to maintain the...
Pope Pius X Recognizes Miraculous Medal Associations
The Daughters of Charity Provincial Archives website explains: June 3, 1905 marks the day that Pope Pius X formally recognized associations that had been formed for promoting the devotion popularly known as the Miraculous Medal... In order to spread devotion to Mary...
My experience in the Eastern Europe Meeting in Ukraine 2017
When the last week of April was around the corner, my heart started beating faster and faster. The reason for that was the upcoming meeting in Ukraine, which I had looked forward to since summer. All of us Vincentians who went to Krakow and to other meetings of the...
Pentecost In 2 Minutes #IamVincent
Vincent was a "Pentecost person." https://youtu.be/J5tr4pqWIo4 The folks at Busted Halo say, "The Holy Spirit is the Love poured out for us..." Does the Love of Christ "impel you"? Do you listen the Spirit and follow the Spirit's lead? Are you a...
