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.”
Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
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.
Introducing Lent 2019: Seeing Christ in All People
People share stories of how they have encountered Christ. Join them on this journey of faith, and dive deeper into the heart of Christ this Lent!
A Vincentian Views the Abuse Synod
Initial reporting on the “Abuse Synod’ featured all the things that did not happen at the Synod. Later, reflections look at what happened to the participants within the Synod and what impacted them.
Seeing But Not Seeing in Our Ministry on the Margins
We tend to only see what is within the horizon of our experiences. We need people who broaden our vision to wider possibilities.
Everybody Has Something to Say to the Bishops
What if when we get to the fire we have not brought enough water. It struck me that it is not just the Bishops who were being challenged to get back to basics.
The Star of Our Journey in the New Year
The star of the wisemen can be a metaphor the times in our lives when we must seek in the darkness for the light of God’s Providence as did St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Vincent dePaul.
Mercy as the way for the members of the Oyugis Integrated Project in Kenya
The word “Mercy” is very dear to us as employees of Oyugis Integrated Project (OIP). Why? Because mercy is seen as bringing life to those situations where all seems hopeless. Mercy is God’s gift to us and in turn, we are exhorted to share that gift with others. Mercy...
Elizabeth Seton: A Spirituality for Mission
A SlideShare presentation based on an article by Sr. Gertrude Foley, S.C. looks at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s “spirituality for mission”… a guide for present-day Vincentians to avoid some of the ways that we block our own effectiveness as servants of God.
Mary’s Digital Home “Liked” By Almost 3 Million People
Do you know the address of the Facebook page that has been “liked” by 2.9 million people?
My New Way of Entering Into Advent Expectation
This year my image of Advent is an image of expectant parents excitedly seeking, and rejoicing in, the evidence of life stirring in a womb of God’s people.
