Westminster Abbey began as a Benedictine monastery in 960 AD. The Abbey is rich in history and could tell many stories.
Reflections
A Vincentian View: What Must Be Done?
Each year, St. John’s University celebrates Founder’s Week. From September 20-27, the days point the University towards St. Vincent and our charism, and they conclude with the great Solemnity on the 27th.
Are You a Genius?
Who are the great geniuses of history? There are certainly many who shaped the daily lives of people of their time … and well beyond.
Firewood for the Soul: Risk for Reward
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Homily: Making ourselves “radically available” to others (Video)
An interesting homily by Bishop Donald J. Hying, the former National Episcopal Advisor to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA.
What Rich Man will be Saved? • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
We need not dwell on those amongst them who are better off [at Lyonnais Street]; those who, for six persons, can supply two beds, into which are huddled pellmell the sick and the healthy, boys of eighteen with girls of sixteen. Let's not talk about the ruin of the...
My Father taught me about “Our Father”
At some level, I assumed all fathers were like my father. I have always loved and admired my father. Using the image of a loving father helped me understand God’s love.
The Power For Oneness (1 Cor 12: 12-13)
The motto on the great seal of the United States is the Latin “E Pluribus Unum.” It’s translated: “Out of the Many, One.”
Many Levels of Understanding
I never gave much thought to what is involved when I hear or ask the question, “Don’t you understand?”
Contemplation: Another Advocate
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org In 1833, President (and Spiritual Advisor) Emmanuel Bailly opened the first meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul praying “Veni, Sancte Spiritus…” We continue this special devotion to the Holy Spirit today,...
Sow with Humility, Trust and Courage
Jesus is, in person, what it means to sow is to harvest and the seed that turns into a tree with large branches, so that birds can dwell in its shade. In today’s gospel, Jesus says that the kingdom of God is like the one who goes to sow and gets to harvest. That is to...
Firewood for the Soul: Fragility
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
