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Migration Pandemic
Well as you all know the pandemic has giving us what I call a “migrating experience.” Some of us have had to move from our workspaces to home spaces and create a job atmosphere.
St. Vincent de Paul: One of the great saints of history (Part 2)
"The originality of his version of Christianity is [a] reason that makes Saint Vincent de Paul one of the great saints...
Vincent de Paul: Working between Word and World
How an interest is awakened is not always easy to discern, but certainly the artwork with the characteristic face of Vincent de Paul on an exterior wall in Paris near Gare du Nord contributed to my interest in this seventeenth century man.
Right on target?
Saints Peter and Paul, June 29, 2014 – Acts 12, 1-11; 2 Tim 4, 6-8. 17-18; Mt 16, 13-19 To him be glory forever and ever! (2 Tim 4, 18) We get it right if we confess that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. But just like the one who got it right first, we...
“The Boldness of Charity” – Daughters of Charity reflect
Theme for Daughters of Charity Provincial Assemblies throughout the world in 2014.
Corpus Christi – Reflections in a Vincentian Context
Do you wish to honor Christ’s body? Then do not look down upon him when you notice him naked among the poor
Sacred Heart – Spirituality of Vincent and Louise
“For Vincent, the heart of Jesus was the source of missionary zeal. For Louise, it was the font of a burning charity that was both affective and effective.”
Profit or alleviating poverty – false dichotomy
RomeReports TV - Helping end poverty while also making a business profit addresses the false dichotomy between profit and alleviating poverty. What's the best way to invest, make a profit and at the same time help those in need, while following the social doctrine of...
Depoliticizing “E pluribus unum”
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (A), June 22, 2014 – Dt 8, 2-3. 14b-16a; 1 Cor 10, 16-17; Jn 6, 51-58 The loaf of bread is one, so we are one body (1 Cor 10, 17) God feeds us while we pilgrims march through the desert toward the lasting city. Unless we are...
Trinity Sunday – Busted Halo
What, why and how do we celebrate Trinity Sunday?
Vincent on the Trinity and Corpus Christi
Former Superior General Robert Maloney offered the following insights on Vincent on the Trinity and Corpus Christi. As we approach a "trinity" of celebrations which includes Father's Day in the USA we offer the following as the topic for reflection in the series...
Vincentian-themed prayer resources
Looking for Vincentian-themed prayer resources? Chances are that VinFormation might help with prayers for special situations and events throughout the year including litanies and novenas and retreats. Some are limited to words while others have...