A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Formation
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 03
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Mercy experienced and expressed.
Learning from Our Children and Our Parents • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
What an incredible moment when I heard the last cries of my beloved wife and the first cries of my daughter! What an...
Presentation on Congregation of the Mission 20th Century Martyrs of Spain
On November 6, the Church commemorates the saints martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39).
A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent On Evangelization
Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: What do I need to evangelize?
Preaching with Simplicity • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"How did the Apostles preach? Very plainly, simply, and familiarly. That’s our style of preaching, too: plainly and familiarly in ordinary language. To preach like an Apostle, Messieurs, that is to preach well and in a helpful way, you have to approach it with...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Ozanam, Edified by the Piety of the Great
After some adventures, soon after Frédéric arrived to Paris at age 18, he ended staying at André Marie Ampère's home, a famous scientist, who lived on Rue Fosses-Saint Victor, 19. Frédéric stayed in the room of the son, Jean Jacques Ampère, who at the time was...
November 6: Blessed Vincentian Martyrs of Spain, 1936 (Complete List)
Complete list of 102 Vincentian Martyrs of 20th Century Spain, with links to their pictures and biographies.
Star Wars, the Nones, and the Good News
I wonder how many people are aware that Star Wars has grossed over 65 Billion dollars over the years. But I also wonder how many know why George Lucas created the first in this wildly popular franchise.
A Canadian View: Homelessness – Why Should We Care? What Can We Do?
I think we are all aware of the increasing number of homeless women, men and children in our communities, whether large cities or smaller rural towns and villages.
Echoes (Luke 12:35-38)
I’ve always had a liking for country music. One of the special effects its singers use is what might be called echoing.
Unfinished Family Business?
Have you had someone close to you die? One with whom you had unfinished business?
