Do others experience God’s love for them mirrored by our lives? Is it any wonder that Jesus speaks of the final judgement in terms of what we do for the unrecognized, bruised and broken Christ in our midst?
Formation
Systemic Racism, Diversity and Inclusion
Our Vinfam social justice reps have been discussing systemic change over the past few months and in our last call the focus was once again on systemic racism.
Lenten Video Series: Day 20, We Reached the Midpoint
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 20: We Reached the Midpoint.
Vincentian Service of Charity – Choose Happiness
Vincentian Service of Charity – Choose Happiness - Remembering – Vincentian Pilgrimage Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday October 20, 2015 Greetings Vincentian Family: Always take time to pray for one another and especially our youth, our future. We always...
Connect and Learn: Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne Antide Thouret
The Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antida are an international community founded on April 11, 1799 by Jeanne Antide Thouret. At the age of 22 and after seeing a vision of hands reaching out to her through a cloister grille, Jeanne Antide decided to join a community...
On Paying Attention – Fr. Pat Griffin
The Vincentian Family needs to continue to pay attention to the wisdom which surrounds us and particularly which arrives from places where we (perhaps in our pride, perhaps in our distraction) are not prepared to recognize it.
Pope Francis on World Mission Day 2015
Highlights from Pope Francis on World Mission Day 2015 The missionary dimension, which belongs to the very nature of the Church, is also intrinsic to all forms of consecrated life, and cannot be neglected without detracting from and disfiguring its charism. Being a...
I Refuse – Vincentian Resources for Youth and Young Adults
Vincentian Resources for Youth and Young Adults Free games, videos, quizzes and timelines designated for younger Vincentians, but to be enjoyed by people of any age. Learning about our Vincentian heritage can be fun! Click here… Among the resources "I Refuse" by Josh...
Spirituality of St. Louise: the infant Christ, and Mary
Spirituality of St. Louise: the infant Christ, and Mary Meditation on the Incarnate Word led Louise de Marillac quite naturally to Mary, His mother, to whom she would consecrate the "Little Company" on October 17, 1644 (anniversary is this Saturday). See the new...
VFCAP in Quito Ecuador
Another successful collaboration program is underway.
Preparing to serve others at Christmas
Too early? Not really if you are planning to serve others. William Graham offers his thoughts on what it takes preparing to serve others at Christmas time. He writes of “Christmas that magical time” and what the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is already doing to make...
Unworldly
Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), October 18, 2015 – Is 53, 10-11; Heb 4, 14-16; Mk 10, 35-43 Tested like us in every way, yet without sin (Heb 4, 15) Jesus did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for all. Peter already found...
