Articles in Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Entering the Mysteries of Holy Week With Mother Seton

by Seton Shrine | April 12, 2022 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments

The rituals of Holy Week evolved over centuries to help us enter more deeply into the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. Through her own experiences of suffering and joy, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s life was a mirror of Christ’s Passion and Resurrection. During Holy...

The Vincentian Family Prays for Peace and Joins in the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Heart of Mary

by Vincentian Family Office | March 24, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Featured, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

On Friday, March 25, during the celebration of Reconciliation that he will preside over at 5:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

A Call to Prayer

by Vincentian Family Office | March 23, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments

We invite the worldwide Vincentian Family to again join in prayer with the Church for peace in Ukraine.

A prayer in solidarity with Ukraine

by Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | March 18, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 2 Comments

Pope Francis, stating that his “heart is broken” invited people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine. We take this time now to be close to the sufferings of our Ukrainian sisters and brothers.

Novena prayer in Memory of Bl. Frédéric Ozanam

by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Sep 1, 2021 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Every year, from September 1 to 9, people around the world are invited to say this novena prayer for Blessed Frédéric Ozanam.

Walking through each day with St. Vincent

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 12, 2021 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Practical advice as we strive to follow in St. Vincent’s footsteps each day.

Holy Cross Chaplet for Deliverance from Covid-19

by Joseph J Arackal V.C. | Jan 23, 2021 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Fr Joseph J Arackal offers this Holy Cross Chaplet for Deliverance from Covid-19.

Prayer to Saint Vincent in the Face of the Coronavirus Pandemic

by Jean Pierre Renouard, CM | Mar 25, 2020 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Father Jean Pierre Renouard, CM, a Vincentian scholar and researcher, composed a prayer to the Holy Trinity, asking for the intercession of our patron to eliminate this epidemic that is invading the world.

Some Practical Rules for Praying

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 20, 2020 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Father Maloney offers a group of practical rules that experience teaches are helpful for those who want to pray.

Four Methods of Prayer for Vincentians

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Slide presentation based on the article “Mental Prayer: Yesterday and Today – Some Reflections on the Vincentian Tradition” by Father Robert P. Maloney, C.M.

Christmas Letter 2019 of Brother René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity

by René Stockman | Dec 23, 2019 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

On the occasion of Christmas and New Year, Brother René Stockman has written his annual Christmas Letter.

Vincentian tools that we like to call “virtues”

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 3, 2019 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

In a classic article from the Vincentian Heritage Journal archives, Fr. Aidan Rooney, C.M. describes “a treasure hunt for Vincentian Mission Values”.

Why Be a Daughter of Charity in the 21st Century?

by María Dolores Guerra Ferrera, DC | May 16, 2019 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Greetings. My name is Dolores. I have been asked to share with all of you in a few words why I am a Daughter of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul. So I begin by explaining why I follow "this man who gave his life for you and for me." Any option today, given the social...