Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
Formation
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 46
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
New Wine, New Wineskins
We have a new baby in our family. Jacob is just two weeks old, and he has captured me in a surprising way. Why am I so surprised?
Journey of St. Joan Antida Thouret
The story of St. Joan Antida Thouret (also known as Jeanne Antide Thouret (in French), and Giovanna Antida Thouret (in Italian)), is a great inspiration for us as Vincentians. Her story seems to tell us: “Don’t give up just because things seem to be going badly.”
Gag Laws and Catholic Universities
Governors and state legislators are introducing legislation to prevent college campuses from teaching about the ongoing legacy of racism or the presence of LGTBQ individuals among our community.
Feast Day of St. Jeanne-Antide Thouret (May 23)
Learn more in this video that tells the story of her life.
Walking In the Shoes of the Fisherman
Shortly after ordination in 1965, I remember reading the best-selling and quite controversial novel by Morris West, “The Shoes of the Fisherman.” It concerns the election of a Ukrainian pope.
The Way, the Truth, and the Life
St. John’s University commemorated the passing of Sr. Margaret John Kelly, D.C. ’64G, ’67Ph.D., the founder and former Executive Director of the Vincentian Center for Church and Society.
Climate Change: An Update and a Response
Since starting my work as the NGO Representative for the Sisters of Charity Federation at the United Nations at the start of the year, there is a plethora of justice issues that demand our attention.
Get Up and Set Out (John 6:44, Acts 8:26-40)
This homily was preached on the occasion of the taking of Final Vows by a Vincentian seminarian, Alex Palacios, in Philadelphia, PA.
I Thought My Mom Knew Everything
As a little boy, I thought my Mom knew everything!With eyes in the back of her head, she would always catch me when I was doing something wrong!
Emmanuel, That Is to Say, God-with-Us
Jesus, the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end, is Emmanuel, God-with-us. He is with us always, until the end. The first chapter of the Gospel of Matthew proclaims that Jesus is Emmanuel, God-with-us. And the last chapter narrates...
