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.
Flying Geese, Fighter Pilots and Ministry
The next time you watch a flock of geese, pause for a moment — think about what they can teach us about ministry in general and, especially, “long-haul” ministries of systemic change.
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...
7 Advents of a Sister of Charity Vocation
7 Advents of a Sister of Charity Vocation Journey with S. Tracy Kemme, a novice with the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. Read her story of being in love with a man and God.
57 Christmas Videos for Churches
57 Christmas Videos for Churches
Genuine leather belt and camel hair
Third Sunday of Advent (B), December 14, 2014 – Is 61, 1-2a. 10-11; 1 Thes 5, 16-24; Jn 1, 6-8. 19-28 Do not quench the Spirit (1 Thes 5, 19) With God at our side, we shall never be shaken. He is the eternal reality, the solid truth, which affords us full security....
Vincentian leaders empower – Do you?
Vincent energized and empowered others to support his vision for organized charity to the poor. The real strength of a leader is the ability to elicit the strength of a group. This is the acid test of servant leadership. Therein lies a question for us.
60 seconds with (a real) Sister
Sister Marianne Olives, D.C., tells us about the support she received when she decided to become a Daughter of Charity. This is the first of series of 60 Seconds with Sister videos from Daughters of Charity coming throughout the Year of Consecrated Life.
Late then, late now?
Second Sunday of Advent (B), December 7, 2014 – Is 40, 1-5. 9-11; 2 Pt 3, 8-14; Mk 1, 1-8 Hastening the coming of the day of God (2 Pt 3, 12) The Good News is, by definition, new. But it is also ancient; in the beginning it was with God. The Good News begins with the...
Sr. Tracy Kemme, SC and SVDP Prison Re-entry Program
Sister Tracey Kemme, SC (Cinncinati), has just completed her canonical novitiate year. She is already at work telling the story of the St. Vincent DePaul Prison Re-entry Project.