If I asked you, I suspect most, without having any further details, would say they would rather be in a banquet setting than a court of law.
Reflections
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 16
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
Letter from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, on the Occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul 2022
As usual at this time, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family, has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.
Sowers of the Seed of the Kingdom of God
Jesus is the Sower of the seed of the kingdom of God. This Teacher wants his disciples to imitate him and be sowers who put their trust in God and are persevering. Our own failures and opposition from people can easily discourage us and make us tire of doing good. ...
The Pope Video • Social Networks
This month, the Pope asks us to pray that social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects others for their differences. Pope Francis - June 2018 The Internet is a gift of God, but it is also a...
St. Vincent and the Dignity of All Persons
In this video, John Bridges, DePaul Emeritus Society; Former Assistant Dean, Director of Admission and Alumni Relations of the Theater School at DePaul University tells a story about his sister and how he came to understand more about Vincent de Paul through the Heritage Tour.
Questions, Questions, Questions… the Most Important Question
Knowing that something must be done and being brave enough to ask ourselves, “What must I do?” is to know “What would Vincent do?”
VLM/VMC Impact: Vincentian Lifestyle and Commitment
We will be sharing a series of reflections made by Vincentian Lay Missionaries and Vincentian Mission Corps participants about their experience serving, how it has impacted their lives and how they continue to live the Vincentian Charism today. My journey into the...
Trinitarian Nearness
Trinitarian Nearness (Rom. 8; Mt. 28) A woman once told me a lesson she had learned during the last days of her husband’s life. He had all the medical attention possible with hospice workers around the clock. But in those last days, she said, all he really wanted was...
Changing Systems One Story at a Time
Jesus knew the power of stories. And he changed so many lives. Do you really want to change things? Tell a story!
Fools on Account of Jesus Christ Crucified
Jesus crucified is the divine foolishness that is wiser than human wisdom. He expects his followers to be fools like him in order to be wise. Jesus comes home. But his own folks do not accept him in the way that the crowd at the door do. That is because he...
Social Innovation to Help Refugees
Catholic social innovation tends to repurpose existing resources and draw on existing relationships to address issues such as the refugee crisis,
