In the Summer of 1958, Jack McErlean discovered the joy of honor, the joy of faith, and the joy of friendship, through the sacrifice and hardship of military service.
Reflections
Have You Ever Thought About These Issues?
Did you ever think about these issues homeless people face? The following four headlines caught my eye during the past month.
Lenten Video Series, Day 13: Cast Away
Daughter of Charity, Sister Michelle Nguyen shares her harrowing story of her escape from Vietnam, and how her near-death sacrifice brought her closer to Christ than she ever thought possible.
We can’t wait to hear about their adventures! #IAMVincent
CVV23-ers (a.k.a., Colorado Vincentian Volunteers) Christin, Allison, Lauren, and Cassady had the incredible opportunity to spend the past 4 days living and working alongside the Sisters of Charity in New Orleans. It looks like they had a blast and enjoyed learning...
Called By Name #VincentiansofWherever #IamVincent
“The measure of our compassion lies not in our service to those on the margins, but in our willingness to see ourselves in kinship. And that means the decided movement towards awe and giant steps away from judgement.” -Greg Boyle, SJ A few weeks ago, I walked into a...
Oprah, Mothers and Change
Is there a connection between Oprah, Mothers and Change?
Lamb of God who Takes away the Sins of the World
Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who, accepting his invitation, enter into communion with him. Once again, John the Baptist announces that Jesus is the Lamb of God. Because of this second announcement, two disciples of...
Reflection: the Coming of Jesus Into the World
Make this winter season a time of peaceful reflection.
January: a USA season of protests #IamVincent
January brings a new year, and renewed attention to continuing social issues in the United States: Abortion, Women's rights, racism. DACA is still under siege. Why should Vincentians be present? A reflection by Colorado Vincentian Volunteer alumna and Vincentian Lay...
Beyond “Gift Guilt” – the Magi and St. Vincent de Paul
In the ancient world, gifts were rarely exchanged between people of unequal status.
The Pope Video • Religious Minorities in Asia – January 2018
This month, the Pope asks us to pray for the Religious Minorities in Asia -- Let us pray for all of them, so that Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practice their faith in full freedom. [youtube...
A Vincentian View: Keeping in the Heart
Vincentian View: Keeping in the Heart Some of my friends can be categorized as falling into one of two groups. In one are those people who keep everything and who are not particularly concerned with organization. Their desks are piled high with books and magazines...
