This thread of “Stop, Look and Go” winds through the words and actions of this Feast of Epiphany.
Formation
From Christ’s Mass to Merry Christmas… and Back
A visitor from outer space might be forgiven for not seeing the connection between what happened 2000 years ago and the last week of December each year.
Claims that Are Sacrilegious and Outrageous
Jesus is our Savior. He saves us from sin and frees us from those with sacrilegious claims. And he gives us his Holy...
Feast of St. John Gabriel Perboyre
September 11 is the feast day of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M., missioner to China and holy martyr.
Video Visit to the Chapel of St. Vincent de Paul in Paris
On the occasion of the installation of the new international President of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, our friends at OzanamTV have prepared a video visit to the chapel where the remains of St. Vincent de Paul are, in Paris. Although the video is narrated in...
Let the Children Come to Me
Brian spent much of his summer coaching soccer in the Denver metro area. Native of Denver, he is a Notre Dame Alum and wearer of many hats. He is introspective, intentional and thoughtful through and through. To date, he is the first alum to write his reflection at...
Ever Written Something You Have Regretted?
Even Vincent regretted things he had written! Much ink has been spilled over whether Vincent was really captured by pirates as a young man. There was a period in his life that we know little about… and St. Vincent adamantly did not wish anyone to know about it. At...
The Family that Prays Together…
SVDP CEO, Dave Barringer, reflects on how the familiar saying "the family that prays together..." applies to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He writes in his weekly column on the eve of the feast of Blessed Frederic... It's true; the family that prays together...
Ozanam’s Tactical Wisdom For Today’s Consumer Society
It is interesting to look at how our Vincentian practices can serve to turn around the negative impact of a hyper-consumer culture.
“Stop Talking and Start Doing”
Many of you know Blessed Frédéric Ozanam was the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, but perhaps there is someone within your circle of family or friends who doesn't know about this important Vincentian Saint. Below is an article from Aletia, "What happened...
More on Reconciliation with Frédéric Ozanam
Last week I introduced you to a song about Reconciliation. This week, as we celebrate Frédéric Ozanam, I invite you to enjoy the reflections of Luis Fernando Figari in his article, "Frederic Ozanam: Apostle of Charity and Reconciliation." Written in 1997, yet still...
Mini-Retreat: Renewal in the Vincentian Spirit with Frédéric Ozanam
Two themes -- continuity and renewal -- emerge from a study of the lives of St. Vincent de Paul and Frederic Ozanam, says Jaime Corera, C.M.. The Second: RENEWAL. Frederic Ozanam was extremely sensitive to the idea of social change. Not only was he sensitive to this...
