Reflections on the symbolism of receiving ashes on this day.
Formation
Beginning of the Path: Reflections on Ash Wednesday
“Create in me, O God, a pure heart, renew in me a steadfast spirit. Do not repel me from your presence and do not...
Valentine’s Day, Baptism, and Eucharist?
At one level we say you can’t put a price tag on love. But at another level, Americans alone spend well over 20 billion on celebrating love on a day called Valentine’s Day.
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 9
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Into the Hands of God the Father with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Throughout her life, Mother Seton knew that we are never truly alone, even when life’s challenges are most daunting. Our Heavenly Father is always there for us—present, loving, merciful. “This is how you are to pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your...
Simplicity: my Gospel (St. Vincent de Paul)
In the context in which we live today, the term ‘simplicity’ can easily seem an outdated, insignificant and trivial term.
Impact of Every Day Choices
Fulton J. Sheen in his Autobiography, Treasure in Clay Jars, shares an experience which tells us the significance of the decisions and choices which we make in our every day life. "A boy was kicked out of school by the pastor and mother superior. Fulton J. Sheen took...
Doing What God Calls You To Do
Sister Josephine Lomasney, DC, is a Daughter of Charity currently on mission in Emmitsburg, Maryland and ministering at Mother Seton School.
The Heart of Jesus In the Spirituality of Vincent de Paul
In his writings and conferences, St. Vincent makes many mentions of the Heart of Jesus. Learn more in this presentation based on an article by Fr. Robert Maloney, CM.
Following Mother Seton’s Path Into the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Devotion to the Sacred Heart teaches us that the way of the saints is not about an abstract ideal or rules for life, but about the unfathomable love of God, who we embrace—blood, sweat and all. The objection I often feel when I see a picture honoring the Sacred Heart...
Lyrics That Lead to Prayer
“Life is not tried, it is merely survived, if you’re standing outside the fire.” When country singer Garth Brooks wrote those lyrics in 1993, I wonder if he thought it might lead to prayer.
My Experience in Uvalde, Texas
The Catholic Extension asked for 10 Sister volunteers to be a part of their Fun Camp for the 3rd and 4th graders and their parents from Robb Elementary School.
