Jesus is the light of the world. That is why to open the eyes of the blind is part of the task that his Father has...
Reflections
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 20
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
I have been able to witness some amazing and positive changes in North America and the world over the past 60 years or so.
“Little Women”, St. Vincent de Paul and Martin Luther King
Can you imagine any connection between the critically acclaimed movie “Little Women”, the Foundation of the Vincentian community, and the celebration of Martin Luther King’s life?
From the FOC to the HOC: Happy Ten Years!
Last Saturday marked the ten year anniversary of the House of Charity (HOC) in New Orleans, and we at the Future of Charity (FOC) blog want to celebrate their milestone.
A Canadian View: Vincentian Charism in a Changing World
Let 2020 be the start of a new decade and one in which we renew our commitment to being Vincentians. Let us remember why we are Vincentians.
A Vincentian View: Reverencing the Word of God
The challenge and encouragement was for all of us to value and read our Bibles more vigorously—even as we prepared to listen to its word as a Church.
Vincentians as Storytellers
Vincentians can be the storytellers to policy makers and others who may never “see” poverty in all of its forms.
Following Jesus Christ Genuinely
Jesus opens our minds so that we may understand Scriptures. This understanding is crucial to our knowing and following Jesus. God calls us out of pure mercy though we are weak and fall down easily (SV.EN IX:284). And it is on God’s infinite goodness that we rely to...
Vincentian Prayer Images: We See… But Do Not See
We may see…but do we see as God sees?
To Be Face to Face with the Poor
We, as members of the Vincentian Family, have a great social responsibility. We have first-hand experience of the problems that afflict thousands of poor families.
Sisters Offer Video Reflections on St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
The federation hosted a series of video reflections where Sisters offered their insights on Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the topics of humility, charity and simplicity.
