The Missionary Encounter for the American Continent (EMLA), organized by the Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY), took place in Honduras from January 13 to 28, 2023.
Reflections
The Way (John 14:1-12)
Rereading Andre Dodin’s biography of Saint Vincent de Paul recently, I was struck with the phrase he used to weave together the various threads of Vincent’s life.
What Fire Do You Feed?
Feeding a fire! Who, me? Yes! … And me!
A Canadian View: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part One
In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
Real Experience with Homelessness 2020
Real Experience with Homelessness: – Top 10 Posts of 2020 – Invisible People
A Vincentian View: The Whole Story
My friends, the whole story during this holy season invites us to strengthen our faith within our closest community and to express it in the widest world.
Nationalism, Racism, Exclusivism
Jesus is the Suffering Servant of God who anoints him with the Spirit. He brings forth justice to the nations. Hence, he and nationalism cannot mix. What he himself has seen and what Cornelius has told him make Peter sure that God is not partial. That is to say,...
Vincentian Prayer Images: God’s Language
God speaks to us in the lives of people we meet!
Living Into Collaboration – A Vincentian Laudato Si’ Point of View, Part 1
My reflections come from many years of working in collaboration but as I write this it is with two non-Vincentian groups, with whom we Sisters of Charity of New York currently collaborate that are uppermost in my mind. Part 1
New Podcast on Elizabeth Ann Seton: “Friends and Followers”
The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton has released a new podcast titled “Friends and Followers” which explores Elizabeth Ann Seton’s life through the eyes of those who were most intimately and profoundly inspired by her.
Nations, All Nations, Will Worship the Lord
Jesus is the light of the nations. That is why to follow him means to welcome Gentiles from all races, tongues, peoples and nations. Ps 149, 6 asks that praise be on the lips of the faithful. And swords in their hands to take revenge on the nations. Is it due to...
The Pay It Forward Plan for Peace
Jesus’ mission was all abou teaching us to pay it forward. After all, God has first loved us and wants us to share that gift in our lives! Isn’t this what Jesus did? And it changed and is changing the world!
