Reflections
Contemplation: A Fine Soul
Blessed Frédéric and his wife Amélie Soulacroix exemplified a deep, shared holiness that enriched their lives and inspired their service to the poor through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Their marriage, built on faith, mutual encouragement, and love, not only strengthened Frédéric in his vocation but also fostered Amélie’s Vincentian spirit, as they worked together to bring comfort and relief to those in need.
How Long Until Christmas?
I suspect many of our parents remember how often we asked the question. “How how long until Christmas”? I remember I could hardly wait for the gifts!
Advent from a Vincentian Perspective, Part 4: Mary: Model of Service and Surrender in Advent
At the heart of this season, we find the figure of Mary, whose journey of faith and surrender to God’s plan serves as a powerful model for our own spiritual lives.
Advent from a Vincentian Perspective, Part 1: Active Waiting and Christian Hope
This season invites us to step into a space of “active waiting”— a term that encapsulates the dual call to watchfulness and action.
Gospel Eyes and Ears (Mark 12)
Much is revealed about a person by observing what he or she notices. And that’s because what one spots is in large part determined by what that person values more and appreciates less.
RINOs, DINOs and the Duck Test
They were comfortable… until they were told a story. Then they learned an uncomfortable truth. The person in the story out there hid in their own heart.
Stand before Jesus, the Son of Man
Jesus brings light to those who dwell in the dark and in the shadow of death. He gives strength to those who ask him for it. In that way, they can escape the troubles that are coming upon them and stand before him.
The Origins of the Daughters of Charity
The Company of the Daughters of Charity was founded on November 29, 1633: after years of spiritual discernment and preparation, Louise gathered a group of young women dedicated to serving the poor, forming a community rooted in charity and solid virtues.
Firewood for the Soul: Hope
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
On Being Simple • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
May God preserve us in the simplicity of our beginnings, and St. Vincent de Paul will recognize us as his disciples, if we maintain that character. Frederic Ozanam, to the General Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, July 10, 1953. Reflection: In 1853,...
Thank Goodness God Didn’t Listen to Some Naysayers
It is a variation of an ancient story. Humans were making a mess. They forgot that they were all sisters and brothers. They each were looking out for themselves and their immediate “blood family.”
Beginning Next Week: Advent from a Vincentian Perspective (New Series)
This series of six articles will explore Advent through the lens of Vincentian spirituality, encouraging readers to prepare for the coming of Christ not just through prayer, but through action and service to the poor.