One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
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A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians and Catholic Social Teaching 6
Fr. Rooney reflects on the principle of solidarity in Catholic Social Teaching, as described by former Vincentian Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
The Saints Inspire us to Overcome Systemic Injustice
Jesus very clearly calls out injustice, and we must do the same.
International Center of Formation (CIF) Offers Session for the Vincentian Family
Dear members of the Vincentian Family May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with us always! We all now understand the importance of the Vincentian Family for our branches and organizations. One expression of this is that it has become a priority for the recent...
From Value to Virtue: Gentleness
To say #IamVincent means to live a life of virtue. Actually, it means to live a life of five essential virtues. The third is Meekness: the virtue of gentleness. It is interesting to note that “Wikipedia” speaks of gentleness as a virtue of former ages but is...
A Vincentian View: Your Children’s Children
A Vincentian View: Your Children’s Children May the LORD bless you from Zion; may you see Jerusalem’s prosperity all the days of your life and live to see your children’s children (Ps 128:5-6) Last year at this time after Thanksgiving, I wrote about my grandnephew...
Am I Asking Challenging Questions?
Why? and Why not? Two short questions. But they are challenging questions. Questions that lead to systemic change. It is said that Steve Jobs favorite questions were Why? and Why not? These questions help us understand Vincent… and Louise and Frederic, and so many...
Voice Demanding Justice, Mercy and Peace
The voice of Jesus is an invitation to the kingdom of God. And the voice of the disciples should be but an echo of their Teacher’s voice. The Forerunner considers himself as a voice shouting out the same message that the one he precedes will also preach: Repent, for...
Offer Your Service – Live in the Present
Offer Your Service – Live in the Present – Gift of Fortitude – Constant Companions Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Offer Your Service What’s the thing you do to create and bring beauty to the world around you? Whatever it is, you can use it to change the world....
Feasts of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and St. Catherine Labouré
Today is the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and tomorrow is the Feast Day of St. Catherine Labouré. Brief Reflection Those who are familiar with the Miraculous Medal Novena will recognize the following prayer: O Lord, Jesus Christ, who for the...
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is a Missionary
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., successor to St. Vincent, wrote this reflection for the members of MiSeVi, and now shares it with the entire Vincentian Family. [button link="https://congregationofthemissionin.box.com/s/8k7ws9h5zmoay6obpes9gx0gptgr99sl" s style="download"...
Six New Beatitudes for Vincentians of Wherever
"Blessed are those who remain faithful while enduring evils inflicted on them by others and forgive them from their heart. "Blessed are those who look into the eyes of the abandoned and marginalized and show them their closeness. "Blessed are those who see God in...
