Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
“How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time” Reflection on Vincentian Virtues
To the question “how do you eat an elephant?” a wise man answered “one bite at a time.”
Materials for a Vincentian Charism Retreat
On the occasion of the feast of Pentecost 2023, an international team from different branches of the Vincentian Family have published a guide for a personal retreat that can be done over the course of five days.
Christ is risen, Alleluia!
“Jesus, who was crucified, has risen as he said. Alleluia!”
Advent Letter 2021 of Bro. René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity
Bro. René Stockman has written an Advent Letter to his Brothers, Associate Members and Collaborators in the Apostolate:
Pledging a “Better Kind of Politics”?
Pope Francis calls us to “build a better kind of politics”. The USCCB suggest almost a “12 step program” for building community as envisaged when we truly commit to what we pray for in the “Our Father.”
Novena prayer in Memory of Bl. Frédéric Ozanam
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
Practical advice as we strive to follow in St. Vincent’s footsteps each day.
Holy Cross Chaplet for Deliverance from Covid-19
Fr Joseph J Arackal offers this Holy Cross Chaplet for Deliverance from Covid-19.
Advent Prayers & Spiritual Exercises
In 1657, St. Vincent wrote to St. Louise about how “to spend Advent well”.
Relive the Advent Prayer experience of the Vincentian Family 2020
On December 6, 2020 thousands of members of the Vincentian Family gathered together through the internet for a moment of prayer. This was an opportunity to give thanks to God and to express our hope as we approach anew the celebration of the birth of the Savior in the...
Advent Letter 2020 by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM
In the Advent letter of this year, “marked with so much suffering, anxiety, and fear,” Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, the 24th successor of St. Vincent, invites us to fix our eyes on “Somebody who lives in us, whose Spirit fills every corner of our being.”
Prayer According to Saint Vincent de Paul – Part IV (end)
Part IV of “Prayer according to Saint Vincent de Paul”