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.
Reflections
“Caller Unknown”… the Body of Christ
If you own a mobile phone, it is safe to say you have gotten your share of “unknown caller” notifications.
Trinitarian Living (John 16: 12-15)
The mystery of the Trinity is definitely that: a mystery who’s depth and range we can never come close to penetrating.
A Vincentian View: Homelessness
A Vincentian View: Homelessness Once every two years, St. John’s runs a “Poverty Conference.” This conference invites a discussion on an important situation in our society which impacts upon those who are poor and marginalized. In the past few years, issues like...
Communications “heroes” — some saints, some not!
Communications people: celebrate all saints day! Why All Saints? The whole idea of All Saints’ Day is something I find great comfort in because it’s a reminder that we’re not blazing new ground. We’re not the first ones to struggle. We’re not the first ones trying to...
Chaos and Darkness, No; Peace and Light, Yes
Jesus shows us the right way to love God and our neighbor. Those who love, as Jesus does, overcome chaos and darkness together with him. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth, bringing order out of chaos and dispelling the darkness. He brought...
Symposium 2017 • Testimonies from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and people involved in the earthquake in Italy
Antonio Gianfico, National President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, presented testimonies during the papal audience at the Symposium of the Vincentian Family, the 14th of October, the work of solidarity that the Vincentians had don in favor of those affected...
The Vincentian Charism and Liberation
An interesting e-book called “Vincent de Paul and Liberation” is available for download.
Vincent truly believed in partnership in the church
Vincent truly believed in partnership in the church and that is why he listened, learned and trusted the instincts and wisdom of Louise. Together they imagined and gave birth to a movement that has inspired us all.
Niagara Wire receives letter from KKK @NiagaraUniv #IamVincent @NiagaraWire
Student newspapers are one of the places you're likely to meet Vincentians. Today I met Ferrah Staley, who penned the following article for the Niagara "Wire." Ferrah is like Frederic Ozanam. She wrote, responding to this: by Ferrah Staley and Gabrielle Jackson Our...
The Summons #IamVincent
When I reflect on my first few weeks with my community and the St. Vincent de Paul society, I cannot help but listen and relate to the hymn, “The Summons”. Each line in this song is a question which seems to directly hit the points I am feeling in this phase of my...
The Finger of God
Just last week at the end of a sequence of calamitous happenings in the country and world, someone remarked that if he had one wish it would be that when turning on the news he’d hear something other than bad news. His wish caught the dark and heavy feelings of the...
