Formation
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland
Learn about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.
Mary’s Memories – the Rosary As Her Scrapbook
You all know what a scrapbook is. It is not about throwing away scraps. It is about keeping memories alive.
A Vincentian View: Go to Joseph
In this year when Pope Francis has invited us to pay special assistance to the patriarch of the Holy Family, we have probably already heard the expression “Go to Joseph.”
Be who you are
Be who you are - Father Pat Griffin offers this reflection in his series on Considering Consecrated Life The role of John the Baptist is to prepare the way for Christ. His responsibility is to help people get themselves ready to listen and follow when Christ...
Daughters of Charity reflect on Jubilee of Mercy
Daughters of Charity reflect on Jubilee of Mercy - From Website of the Daughters of Charity https://vimeo.com/137827073 download: "Misericordiae...
Joy Cometh in the Morning!
Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Speaking of joy, wellness consultant Meg Landis wrote: Want more joy in your day? Cultivate it! Joy springs from viewing the day’s events from a spiritual perspective. With this intentional focus, you’re sure to see today...
Pray with the Ladies of Charity
Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC offers an aid to pray with the Ladies of Charity on the Third Sunday of Advent. Excerpt from the Prayer Service The readings of this Third Sunday of Advent remind us that despite the current turmoil within our world and the many divisions...
Inter-misson: Moving from fear to hope during Advent
Inter-misson: Moving from fear to hope during Advent by Sr. Janet Gildea, SC At the halfway mark of my chemotherapy treatment course I find myself in the middle of Advent. I have a lot of time on my hands during this December which is so busy for most people. My mind...
Year of Mercy – special concern of Vincentians
Year of Mercy: Presentation and Video for Vincentians This year the Church focuses on mercy, forgiveness, and healing in a special way. We, Vincentians, can and must be witnesses of mercy. In this special presentation, also available as a YouTube video, we reflect on...
Expectation that’s joyful and comforting
Rejoice in the Lord always (Phil 4, 4) Jesus is the Good News announced by his forerunner. Do we announce what John does? It is not himself that he preaches. He proclaims what Jesus will proclaim later: “Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand.” Such proclamation...
For Vincentians, the Door Opens Out
“Hey buddy, the door swings both ways!” Often said in anger, this phrase can be a push to us Vincentians. Today is the day that the “Holy Door” opened on a year mercy. Are we ready? It's also the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Do we contemplate and understand...
Living in a Bubble
Who are You? - Perfect Love – Living in a Bubble - Jesus is Near Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – December 8, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception a wonderful Holy Day. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception centers on the...