A late 19th-century artist, James Tissot, graphically posed a question for us today. In his depiction of the Ascension, he asks, “Why do you stand looking up into heaven? (Act 1:11)
Reflections
Followers of Jesus, Thinking, Wise
Jesus embodies what he teaches on being thoughtful and purposeful. He asks all his followers to be so, and thus the...
Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 13
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.
AIC 2018 Latin American Seminar
From March 19-22, 2018, 64 members of the Vincentian Family met in Cochabamba (Bolivia), at the AIC Training Seminar for Latin America, under the motto "To accompany... How and what for?" "We are very grateful to both the Daughters of Charity and the Priests of the...
Can We Recognize The Seasons Of Our Lives?
Life happens in seasons. God does not waste seasons. What can I learn from the seasons of life of those who inspire me?
A Canadian View: The Home Visit as Systemic Change
When the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul began in 1833, the first action undertaken by Frederic Ozanam and his fellow Vincentians was the home visit to those living in poverty. The notion of going out in pairs is one that few in any other organizations attempt and...
Right Religion
Right Religion (John 2:13ff) Some years ago, a book was published entitled, "When Religion Goes Bad." Premised on the fact that religion exercises a powerful force, it took up instances where that force has been badly used, even in destructive ways. Granting there was...
Ghost – Phantom, Dead, Fright, False, Fake
Our Lord Jesus Christ is truly risen. Those who genuinely believe in him meet him really alive in our midst. He is not a ghost. The risen Jesus gives his disciples the greeting of peace. But just the same, his sudden appearance frightens and surprises them. They...
Annual Letter – VMY International President
Dearest friends of the VMY, “Here I am!” Receive a warm greeting from the members of the International Team of the Vincentian Marian Youth! During the past year, the VMY has joined the call of the International Vincentian Family in the celebration of the 400th...
Easter Proclamation of the Basic Ecclesial Communities of the IV Region of Nicaragua
Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter! Let us have a big hug, full of joy and fullness! Because the whole of humanity, the entire creation is still resurrecting with Jesus! Easter is crossing. We went from nothing to being, and it was the Passover of Creation. We went...
Reflection: Easter Joy and the Vincentian Charism
Ninth and final presentation in a series of reflections by Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica.
The Pope Video • For Those Who Have Responsibility In Economic Matters
This month, the Pope asks us to pray that economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths. Pope Francis - April 2018 The economy cannot attempt only to increase...
