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A Vincentian Minute: A Vincentian Living a Liturgical Life 00
In this series, Fr. Rooney extends the Sunday experience by looking at how we practically live a liturgically informed life. This week: Being people of the Holy Trinity.
St. Louise de Marillac’s Journey to Montmirail (video)
In this video produced by Mission and Ministry DePaul University, Sister Kara Davis, D.C. tells us about St. Louise’s journey to Montmirail and how we are invited to go and do likewise in our own way, today.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living the Virtuous Life 20
This week: Simplicity, Humility, Gentleness, Mortification, Zeal for souls. We’re supposed to exemplify these virtues. Why don’t we?
Songs with a Vincentian Flavor: “What Owns Me?”
Inspired by the Gospel story of the rich young man (Mark 10:17–22), this song invites us to ask what we may be holding too tightly in life. It encourages us to look honestly at our hopes, fears, and attachments, and to discover the freedom that opens when we dare to follow Jesus more fully on the road ahead.
In Prayer With Saint Louise (presentation from Daughters of Charity International)
The spiritual life of Saint Louise is particularly characterized by her openness to the Holy Spirit.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living the Virtuous Life 19
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by looking at how we practically respond to the Scriptures. This week: Let devotion to Mary shape your life as a disciple and as a Vincentian.
St. Joan Antida Thouret in Her Own Words (Presentation)
Brief biography and a presentation with quotes of St. Joan Antida Thouret, whose feast day is May 23.
Anniversary of St. Vincent de Paul’s Sending the First Missionaries to Madagascar
Yesterday was the anniversary of the first missionaries to leave France for Madagascar, May 21, 1648. The voyage took about 7 months and there were many dangers. Read more about the men who risked their lives to bring the light of the gospel to a faraway land, and...
Songs with a Vincentian Flavor: “Spirit, Lead My Life”
A call to let the Holy Spirit guide every step of life, transforming hearts and renewing faith. Rooted in the Vincentian tradition of Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Louise de Marillac, it invites the Vincentian Family to listen to the Spirit, trust God’s grace, and serve the poor with compassion, courage, and fidelity.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living the Virtuous Life 18
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by looking at how we practically respond to the Scriptures. This week: The Vincentian way is a gentle way, inviting and full of love.
St. Vincent Gives Rules to the Congregation of the Mission: May 17, 1658
Read the account of the moving ceremony when St. Vincent distributed the Rules to his Congregation on May 17, 1658.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living the Virtuous Life 17
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by looking at how we practically respond to the Scriptures. This week: We want our Vincentian ministry to look like Jesus’ ministry.