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Can you imagine any connection between the critically acclaimed movie “Little Women”, the Foundation of the Vincentian community, and the celebration of Martin Luther King’s life?
Articles in Formation
Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Against Human Trafficking
Take a moment to watch this 1-minute video on Human Trafficking produced by the Ladies of Charity USA Advocacy.
From the FOC to the HOC: Happy Ten Years!
Last Saturday marked the ten year anniversary of the House of Charity (HOC) in New Orleans, and we at the Future of Charity (FOC) blog want to celebrate their milestone.
If, then, we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him (Rom 6:8)
Second Sunday of Easter (C), April 7, 2013 - Acts 5:12-16; Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; Jn. 20:19-31 Many people then wanted Peter’s shadow at least to fall on them. Now, however, the figure representing those in the U.S., for example, who claim not to have any...
From doubt to Faith
Modern man has learned to doubt. It is the characteristic of our times to question everything in order to advance in scientific knowledge. In this climate, faith is left discredited. Man goes through life full of uncertainties and doubts. Hence, we can connect...
Their story seemed like nonsense and they did not believe them (Lk. 24:11)
Easter Sunday (C), March 31, 2013 - Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Col. 3:1-4; Jn. 20:1-9 Mary of Magdala cannot wait till she visits the tomb. The day of rest done, she goes there early in the morning. She sees that it is open. Puzzled, she hurries to report it to Peter and...
Living in a world without Jesus
We have all experienced that awful moment when we realize that someone we love is no longer with us. In a guest post Susan Stabile invites us to enter into the experience of the disciples of Jesus - their world without Jesus. Today is Holy Saturday, the day on which...
Way of the Cross – Vincentian Lay Missionaries
Vincentian Lay Missioners walk the way of the cross in Africa with new eyes. Spend 14 minutes in prayer with them. Pope Francis has asked us to go to the outskirts. These young people share what they have learned about the cross from their time in Africa....
Encountering the Risen One
According to John’s account, Mary of Magdala is the first to go to the tomb, while still dark, and she sadly finds out that it is empty. She needs Jesus. He is the Teacher who has understood and cured her. He is the Prophet that she has followed till the end. Whom...
Virtual Stations of the Cross – BustedHalo
BustedHalo presents the traditional devotion in a virtual way to help you reflect on the mystery of Jesus’ death and what it still means to us today. Busted Halo® has created a series of virtual stations designed for personal devotion wherever you are. These stations...
Pope to priests – “go to the outskirts”
During the Chrism Mass Pope Francis asked priests to go to the “outskirts,” where they are most needed. Words reminiscent of Frederic "Let us go to the poor". “Dear priests, may God the Father renew in us the Spirit of holiness with whom we have been anointed. May...
Eucharist in the Vincentian Tradition
Former Superior General reflects on "The Eucharist in the Vincentian Tradition - Love is Creative unto Infinity" He writes... In this article I offer some reflections on the Eucharist in the Vincentian tradition. Following a methodology I have used on many other...