Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Evangelization.
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The Call of the Vincentian Charism: Reflections on the 61st World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Find out how the Congregation of the Mission welcomes Pope Francis’ invitation to be “pilgrims of hope” and “builders of peace”, deepening the papal message and praying together for missionaries and vocations.
Experience, the Mother of Knowledge • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
We are convinced that the science of charitable reforms is not learned in the books or in the tribunes of the public...
Christ the King and the “Duck Test”
Many will recognize the saying, “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.”
Tasks for the Servants of Jesus
Jesus has chosen and brought us to his house. And he has assigned us tasks that we have to carry out as we wait for him to come back. There are not a few of us who do not do not fulfill our assigned tasks. Is this due to our not being of those who are wise,...
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 32
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: Advent Increases Our Hope
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent about Mary, the mother of Jesus
Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: Mary.
Simplicity and Humility in our Preaching and in our Life • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"God is with the simple and humble; He assists them, blesses their work, blesses their undertakings. Quoi! Are we to believe that God will help a person who’s trying to ruin himself? That He’ll help a man ruin himself, as do those who preach other than humbly and...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam and Law: A Depressing Justice
Ozanam studied Law by his father. He did not like law studies but, to please his father, he received his doctorate. What he really liked were Letters. Federic practiced Law in Lyon for a short period of time. He wrote in one of his letters: In this profession, your...
The Miraculous Medal Association and the Vincentian Family
What are the bonds between the Miraculous Medal and the Vincentian Family? Slideshare presentation with reflection questions to share with your group.
The Early Church Had No “Office of Evangelization”
Jesus did not establish the church as an institution with a slick “Public Relations” plan. His followers were attracted by his message.
