Over the next four weeks, the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton will reflect on Mother Seton’s lifelong journey of Advent. Introduction.
Reflections
Prepare the Way of the Lord Jesus
Jesus is the King who comes to rule the earth with justice. We all have to repent and prepare for his coming. To...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 5
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
Reflections on Dangers of Clericalism in the Church
Clericalism leads to many dangers in the Church and in the lives of all people, clergy and laity.
A Vincentian View: A Too Merciful God
Understand Jonah! He complains that the Lord is too merciful!
Jesus vs. the UN on the Eradication of Poverty
October 17th marks the UN’s World Day for the Eradication of Poverty calling us to work toward overcoming poverty.
Cry out to God Always and Not Lose Heart
Jesus, “a man of the greatest prayer” (SV.EN IX:326), pleads with God for us always. And his blood cries out to him more loudly than that of Abel. Surely, God brings justice without delay to those who cry out with faith as Jesus. The Gospel this Sunday tells us that...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking On Holy Ground
Can we name and give thanks for the individuals who walked before us?
The Paths of Charity
Charity is one of the three theological virtues (besides faith, through which we know God, and hope, through which we fully trust in God).
The First Vincentian Woman Priest of the Anglican Sisters of Charity
Dee Mansi shares her thoughts on women’s involvement in Church leadership after celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Anglican Sisters of Charity – a branch of the Vincentian Family.
Eight Things – Pope Francis, the Poor, Laudato Si
Have I ever thought about the impact of climate change on those who will bear the first effects and brunt of changes?
A Canadian View: Climate Change In Canada
As we examine the urgent need to address climate change, I’d like to look at how it is affecting Canada.
