It is obvious that we are not living in the same church as we were some 50 years ago. How obvious depends on whether you are 60, 40, or 20,
Formation
Transforming lives at Sister Visitor
Sister of Charity of Nazareth Paris Slapikas, who took the helm of Catholic Charities of Louisville’s Sister Visitor Center June 1, aims to work with the center’s staff to transform the lives of those they serve.
The Big Hearted (Micah 6:6-8; Rev 14:13; Lk 8:4-15)
This homily was preached at a recent anniversary Mass for Fr. Joseph Daly, C.M. — a Vincentian priest beloved of many,
Bridge, not roadblock
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), October 25, 2015 – Jer 31, 7-9; Heb 5, 1-6; Mk 10, 46-52 You are a priest forever (Heb 5, 6) Jesus is our High Priest, the only Supreme Pontiff really, the bridge-builder that gives us human beings access to God. Tested in every...
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...
