In May 1629, Vincent de Paul made a request of Louise de Marillac. Would she accept going to Montmirail to visit the Confraternities of Charity established in that town and the neighboring villages?
Formation
Undervalued Gift
I am finally becoming aware of the gift I have taken for granted all my life. The home we call Planet Earth. I suspect I am not alone in this.
Happiness
The annual World Happiness Report is out. But a lot of people won’t be happy.
Prayers and Readings for the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal
The following is the liturgical script for the celebration of the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal.
The 5 P’s….Plus 1
This program for a better world for all is built around 5 P’s: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnerships:
A Vincentian View: Thinking about Thanks
When we think about the celebration of Thanksgiving, one scriptural passage readily emerges from our Gospel readings.
Brother Especially to the Outcasts
Shepherd and King, Jesus leads us and saves us. He is a brother to all, especially to those who are poor. He wants us to be brothers and sisters to all as he is. Our Leader and Savior is not ashamed to call us brothers and sisters. This, of course, means that he is...
Will You Be Traveling For the Holidays?
For many of my years, “Home for the Holidays” was in the back of most people’s minds come Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 31
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent for Unity
Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: for unity.
Six Virtues to Grow as a Vincentian • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"All Christians are bound to practice these virtues, Sisters, but Daughters of Charity are obliged to practice them in a special way. 'But, Monsieur, you’ll say to me, don’t we have to practice all the other virtues?' Yes, you do, but you have to practice these three...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: A Kind Teacher, but also Fair and Severe
Yet with all his kindness, his students had not found Frederic Ozanam an easy-going master. On the contrary, he was, as a Professor, exceptionally severe. As an examiner he gave no quarter. He so mistrusted his natural tendency to indulgence that conscientiousness...
