Founded by Saint Vincent de Paul in 1625, the Congregation of the Mission focuses on evangelizing the poor, forming clergy, and revitalizing rural communities through missions and spiritual renewal. With a legacy of profound global impact, the Congregation continues its work in 97 countries, adapting to modern challenges while remaining committed to its foundational mission of service and faith.
This training reflection is a summary of the key ideas of the final document of the Synod on Synodality 2021-2024. This synod, a process of listening and dialogue initiated by Pope Francis, aimed to reflect deeply on how the life of the Church should be today.
Offering assistance should be unconditional, reflecting Christ’s compassion and avoiding the imposition of personal advice or requirements. The ultimate goal of service is spiritual growth and sanctification, with material aid serving to inspire hope and reveal God’s love.
In the 23rd Psalm, the psalmist proclaims, “My shepherd is the Lord.” I imagine that when Jesus prayed these words, he found a depiction of himself.
In 1946, during a train ride from Calcutta to Darjeeling, Mother Teresa received what she called, “the call within a call.” The Lord asked her to begin a new religious community that would live and work with the poorest of the poor.
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Virtue, our catechism teaches, is a “habitual and firm disposition to do good.” [CCC: 1833] The good deeds themselves are not the virtue; they are, or should be, the fruits of our virtue. From our virtue of charity comes...
Jesus is the true vine. He gives the branches that remain in him the sap that gives them life and strength and makes them bear plenty of fruit. Jesus uses the allegory of the vine and the branches. He does so since he wants to make clear how his disciples should...
April 23, 2024 marks the 211th anniversary of the birth of Frederic Ozanam and the 191st anniversary of the creation of the first charity conference. A seemingly insignificant event, a controversy over the then scarce charitable action of the Church in France,...
After his secondary studies at Dax, Vincent entered the university. He finished his studies at Toulouse in 1604 and received the baccalaureate in theology.
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Evangelization.
Find out how the Congregation of the Mission welcomes Pope Francis’ invitation to be “pilgrims of hope” and “builders of peace”, deepening the papal message and praying together for missionaries and vocations.
We are convinced that the science of charitable reforms is not learned in the books or in the tribunes of the public assemblies, but by going up to the hovel of the poor, sitting at their bedside, suffering the cold they suffer. Then, in friendly conversation, we have...
