Formation
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 19
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
A Vincentian View: A Great Symphony of Prayer
In preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis has invited the Christian community to center 2024 around the theme of prayer.
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 10
Three people tell us how fasting is a symbolic gesture that helps us focus on prayer and reconciliation with the Lord.
Acting from Jesus Christ • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"Something else to which you must pay very close attention is to be very dependent on the guidance of the Son of God; I mean that, when you have to take action, you should make this reflection: ‘Is this in conformity with the maxims of the Son of God?’ If you see that...
Saint Francis Régis Clet: The Missionary Who Was Strangled Three Times
Among the Missionaries of the Congregation of the Mission, there is a martyr who cried tears of joy when he was sent to China and when he was imprisoned there.
St. Francis Regis Clet as Seen in his Letters
Thomas Devitt, CM, presents excerpts from St. Francis Regis Clet’s letters from the period between 1812 and his execution in 1820.
Jeopardy and the Our Father
I am not a regular viewer of Jeopardy. But the depth of its appeal fascinates me. I was amazed at how many records the show has broken literally over generations! It and it’s stars to resonate with the values of our culture.
Submission or Responsibility? • A Weekly reflection with Vincent
"To adore God means to acknowledge Him as the Creator and Savior of the world, and the sovereign Lord of all things, recognizing that we depend entirely on him for both body and soul; therefore say to Him, 'Lord, I acknowledge You as the one whom all creatures are...
Frederic Soulacroix, the Nephew that Frederic Ozanam did not get to Know
He was a great French-Italian painter, son of Charles Soulacroix.
Guatemala: Testimonies from the Latin American Missionary Encounter (EMLA)
We shared life experiences, our cultures, and the love for Jesus and Mary. Accompanied by our national advisers from the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity, who added significance to the encounter.
A Vincentian View: Worthy of the Lord
Suppose someone asked you in earnest to explain how the Lord holds the highest value in your life.
Is July 4 a dangerous memory?
Americans see Independence Day as one of the three significant holidays of the summer. But it brings with it the dangers of injuries from fireworks. These injuries can be quite serious. Yet, there is an unrecognized danger… and challenge! Independence Day falls in the...