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.
Formation
Choose the One Who Chooses Us First
Jesus leads and completes the mission of those he sees fit to choose on his own initiative. They, in turn, keep their...
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? I
Luke 4:18 – “He has sent me to… bring good news to the poor.”
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.
Walk for the poor
First Sunday of Advent (B), November 30, 2014 – Is 63, 16b-17. 19b; 1 Cor 1, 3-9; Mk 13, 33-37 God is faithful (1 Cor 1, 9) Repentant, we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our forgiving Savior. The prophet Isaiah confesses with sadness and humility the failings of...
Thanksgiving – “The Prequel” and Vincentian Heritage
As Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving remember there is a prehistory or “prequel” of Thanksgiving rooted deeply in Christian tradition and echoed in Vincentian heritage.
