Chris Kunze, SCN, shares her experiences with the Casa Alitas Program in Arizona.
Formation
A Vincentian View: Filled with Compassion
One can hardly imagine that Jesus could use the term “father” without some reflection on the one who had been his earthly father for most of his life, Joseph.
Pledging a “Better Kind of Politics”?
Pope Francis calls us to “build a better kind of politics”. The USCCB suggest almost a “12 step program” for building community as envisaged when we truly commit to what we pray for in the “Our Father.”
Collaboration is… joining efforts to be more effective
At the beginning of 2013/2014 season, a Spanish soccer team, Real Madrid, was worth approximately 571 million euros (520 million US dollars). It corresponded to the total market value of its 23 players. The value of the team rose, however, to nearly 2,500 million...
Always Be Ready
Always Be Ready – God is Merciful - Doors of Faith - Mystery of Love Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday February 23, 2016 Always Be Ready – Lent is a good time to remember to always be ready. Look inside and know what needs improving. Do a Lenten cleanup of...
Congregation of the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul (Canada)
The Congregation of the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul views its founding as a process of history involving key people guided by a deep spirituality and passion for the poor. Their heritage is rooted in the creativity and spirituality of Vincent de Paul...
Mortification of the Mind and Will
Lent is a time when many of us are seeking exercises to get our flabby souls into shape... like push-ups or jogging for the soul. For example, what did St. Vincent mean by "mortifying judgment and self-will"? How can we practice this? Get some recommendations in the...
A Vincentian Response to Laudato Si’
DePaul University's Newsline Publication offered the following video: Care for our Common Home - A Vincentian Response to Laudato Si'. Insights from the video are highlighted below: ...it's really important...
Vincentians of Wherever: Service, Ministry and Marriage
My husband and I have for many years identified ourselves as Vincentians. Mike was formed in the rich Vincentian tradition primarily through faith and service opportunities offered by campus ministry, as well as his academic studies and extracurricular activities, at...
Vincent and mentors
Vincent and mentors Most readers of this website have heard many stories of St. Vincent, some true and others reflect the thought patterns of early biographers. I would like to set aside historical issues and approach selected incidents in Vincent’s life through the...
Social Justice in the Bible
Given that Pope Francis’ words and actions draw people’s attention to issues of social justice this reposting of an article by Dominik Markl SJ titled
13 Men On a Mission (Congregation of the Mission)
Missioners are called by God to cross geographical or cultural boundaries— the church without walls. They go to those needing ministry rather than expecting the reverse. Their focus is on the lost sheep that society shuns. They believe that God speaks, and that they...
