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I wonder what Vincent would think of this Nativity Scene scene!
Articles in Formation
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul: A Large Family
Groups, like ours, that have existed for hundreds of years, have certain “family” characteristics, some of which are intuitive.
O Antiphons and Systemic Change – Day 7
Sr. Ellen LaCapria, DC offers her artwork of O Antiphons with some basic notions of Systemic Change. Day 7.
Let us not stray from Jesus
The Christians of the first generation were greatly interested in the tests and the tensions Jesus had to overcome to remain faithful to God and to live always as his partner in the project of bringing about a more human and dignified life for everybody. The account...
Busted Halo Lenten Calendar
Busted Halo’s® Fast Pray Give Calendar is completely unflunkable, entirely relevant and totally inspiring. The idea isn’t to be perfect but to continue on our path, so if you slip up one day, don’t give up; simply begin again the next day. Traditionally, Lent was a...
Vincentian approaches to Lent
WWVD – What would Vincent do for Lent today?Vincentians today can look at two sources for an answer. The most obvious is of course what the successor sof Vincent write of in their Lenten Letters. Vinformation also offers some ideas on connecting with...
One hour retreats with the saints
One hour retreats for busy people .. (Anyone up to adapting this for the Vincentian family?) About Classic Wisdom (1 Hour) Retreats The Classic Wisdom (1 Hour) Retreats answer the need of busy people today for at-home spiritual guidance that's steeped in the Catholic...
The power of the Gospel
The episode of a surprising and unexpected catch of fish in the Sea of Galilee has been edited by the evangelist Luke to encourage the Church when it experiences that all its efforts to communicate its message fail. What we are told is very clear: we should put our...
Bl. Rosalie Rendu – February 7
Awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal, mysteriously still has fresh flowers put on her grave in Paris, stood at the barricades ministering and calling for peace in time of war, mentor to a group of young collegians who work continues today in almost every country...
Deprived of the prophetic spirit
We know that historically the opposition to Jesus developed slowly: the distrust of the scribes, the irritation of the teachers of the Law and the rejection on the part of Temple leaders grew and led finally to his execution on the cross. READ MORE To read: Be all...
Vincentians – USA Immigration Debate
Immigration Debated As people who are often on the front line of serving so many people in all kinds of needs members of the Vincentian Family are committed to BOTH charity and justice . Given the commitment of the Vincentian Family to understanding underlying causes...
Prophet
Jesus returns to the town where he had grown up. The scene is of great importance in knowing Jesus and understanding his mission. According to Luke’s account, in this village, unknown to almost everyone, Jesus will introduce himself as God’s Prophet and present his...