A National Association of Vincentian Lawyers already exists in Peru. And others are springing up in other Latin American countries. Many hope to form an International Association of Vincentian Lawyers.
Formation
“Rescue the poor and helpless from the grasp of evil…” Psalm 82, V. 4
Pope Francis has said that, “Human trafficking is the most extensive form of slavery in this twenty-first century!”
A Vincentian View: Joseph 2.0
All of us have probably seen a representation of that statue that sits on the desk of Pope Francis—the sleeping Joseph.
Random acts of kindness
Baptism of the Lord (B), January 11, 2015 – Is 42, 1-4. 6-7; Acts 10, 34-38; Mk 1, 7-11 He went about doing good (Acts 10, 38) We the baptized are authentic followers of Jesus if we, in imitation of him, are God’s humble and suffering servants. Jesus humbly undergoes...
New Year’s reading – Reviewing a Superior General’s hopes
New Year’s reading – Reviewing a Superior General’s hopes – To what extent were the these three snapshots prophetic? What are the constant themes valid for today? What remains to be done?
Tracy Kemme SC reflects on “Thin places”
Tracy Kemme SC reflects on “Thin places” – The Celtic saints spoke of “thin places.”
Take your pick
Epiphany of the Lord (B), January 4, 2015 – Is 60, 1-6; Eph 3, 2-3a. 5-6; Mt 2, 1-12 The Gentiles are coheirs (Eph 3, 6) Those who, like St. Elizabeth Seton, are open to others’ interests are guided to the light, while those who lock themselves up in their own...
An examination of conscience for the rest of us
An examination of conscience for the rest of us… Fifteen challenges for the New Year!
Casa Santa Marta, not Palazzo Apostolico
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (B), December 28, 2014 – Sir 3, 2-6. 12-14; Col 3, 12-21; Lk 2, 22-40 Put on … heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience (Col 3, 12) God wants us to be humble and holy in his sight. In Nazareth, sharing...
Vincentians and New Evangelization
Vincentians and New Evangelization – a presentation by Celestino Fernandez to the Formation Sessions for the leaders of the Vincentian Family (Paris, January 18th, 2014)
60 seconds with a Sister – Honora Remes
60 sescond with Sister – Sister Honora Remes, D.C., shares about her ministry and how it impacts her as a Daughter of Charity.
Not your usual dynasty builder
Fourth Sunday of Advent (B), December 21, 2014 – 2 Sam 7, 1-5. 8b-12. 14a. 16; Rom 16, 25-27; Lk 1, 26-38 To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever and ever (Rom 16, 27) Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah. He comes to establish fully and definitively...
