One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
Reflections
Lenten Video Series, Day 29: Full Court “Pressss”
Offer up little sacrifices, little moments, little discomforts, every day to receive great graces from God and the Blessed Mother.
MISEVI Colombia and its Missionary Journey
Beatriz reflects on the effects of living the mission life of MISEVI during the years with covid restrictions. MISEVI Colombia is committed to local community mission work.
Simple Guide to Apostolic Reflection
Lent is a time to reflect, a time to listen. Here is a simple PowerPoint to guide your group step by step in the process of apostolic reflection.
Every Saint Has A Past, Every Sinner Has A Future
“The only difference between a saint and a sinner is that every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future.”
Young Adults, Social Justice and the Church
Our youth group understands the importance of direct service to our community and advocacy or promotion of "social change." We recognize that charity only helps a small few and only for short periods of time. We recognize the government can make the necessary...
Reflection: Folleville and Châtillon: Origin of the Terms Mission and Charity
Seventh presentation in a series of reflections by Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica.
A Canadian View: Homelessness, Part One
I could not let Father Freund’s article of December 30, 2017 regarding homelessness pass without adding my perspective. I agree with Father Freund about how many of us have likely stopped to drop some change in the hand of a homeless person on the street. I have done...
A Vincentian View: The Power of Gentleness
Vincentian View: “The Power of Gentleness” Do you remember Aesop’s fable about the contest between the sun and the wind? They were arguing about who was stronger. They saw a man walking along the road and agreed that whoever could get the coat off his back was...
The Foundation Story for Vincentian Systemic Change
The story of the sermon at Châtillon is not only the foundation story of the Ladies of Charity, it is the foundation for what we call today systemic change.
Believe in the Crucified Jesus, by Loving as He Does
Jesus crucified reveals the love to the end that God has for us. To believe in him, then, is to reveal the same unfathomable love. Moses lifted up the bronze serpent in the desert. By looking at it, those whom the serpent had bitten recovered. In...
The Simplicity of a Dove
Some of the meaning behind St. Vincent’s saying “Jesus, the Lord, expects us to have the simplicity of a dove.”
