Like Saint Benedict, the father of western monasticism, Mother Seton’s life was grounded in contemplation and action. She was a woman of prayer who put all of her energy into the work God called her towards, always trusting in Grace.
Formation
“Renewal of Vincentian Spirituality” Part 4
This is the fourth in a series of presentations based on the article The Revitalization of Vincentian Spirituality, by...
The Pope Video • For The Elderly
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Elderly.
The Intersection Between an Organizational Plan and a Personal Commitment
What is it like to stand at the intersection between an organizational plan and a personal commitment?
Image of the Invisible and Inaccessible God
Jesus is the very imprint of the being of God. He shows by words and deeds what it means to mirror faithfully the God who created us in his image. No one has ever seen God. Nor can we go near the light where he dwells. But this invisible and unapproachable King of...
Bishop Barron on Pier Giorgio Frassati
Listen as Bishop Robert Barron talks about how he was first introduced to the story of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Pier Giorgio loved the poor and was a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Advocating for Children — Vincentians of Wherever
Maria Rodriguez always wanted to be a lawyer. At St. John’s University, she majored in sociology. She also learned about St. Vincent de Paul’s dedication to serving others and decided to use her legal knowledge to help those in need. “St. John’s mission of serving...
AIC International Assembly – Chatillon 2017
Our pilgrimage began in Notre Dame Cathedral on March 8, 2017 – International Women’s Day – at a Mass attended by 1,000 AIC France and other nationalities. It was the first of several encounters with the Heart of St Vincent in our presence. Later on, after the vin...
Are We Loved Enough?
Will we stand alone, or will we stand with others, being a part of what is good in them, being more together than ever we could be alone? Our sisters and brothers in the body of Christ touch us, change us, soften us, and call us forward with their love.
The Holy Trinity, the Group Standard • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
At 59, Saint Louise had the illusion and energy to send Daughters of Charity to the distant Hennebont, in French Brittany. She was afraid that, by living so far from Paris, the community would relax and disappear. In this letter thery are told that only if they live...
July 4: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
In celebration of the feast day of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati on July 4, take some quiet time to pray a special version of the Stations of the Resurrection, also known by the Latin name Via Lucis (Way of Light). Get to know Pier Giorgio through excerpts from his...
What my Nonreligious Mom Taught Me About the Vincentian Mission #IamVincent
When I was a young child, “religion” and “church” were foreign concepts to me. My family didn’t have a home parish nor a religious sect. Every once in a while, a friend’s family would invite me to attend a religious service with them, but that was as much interaction...
