Jesus is the Good News of salvation. He calls us who have sinned—and no one of us is free of guilt—to return to God. ...
Reflections
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXIV
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
Lenten Video Series, Day 11: Reaching Out
Anne DeSantis, Director of the Raymond Nonnatus Foundation, offers her inspirational thoughts and guidance, not just on Lenten Sacrifice, but how we can learn and grow through sacrifice every day.
Are We Visionary Enough to Serve?
Are we able to operate not so much with answers or even programs, as necessary as they may be, but with vision, with hopes and dreams?
Being Grateful • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
Students have finished the course 2016-2017 in Spain, and holidays are starting; it maybe be a good occasion to stop to thank God, the community and all, for the favors that have made us during this course. Saint Louise may serve as an example. “Your grapes are...
Simplicity: My Vincentian Story
“I fell in love the way you fall asleep; slowly, and then all at once.” -John Green My Vincentian Story begins in a church. As I grew up and learned about Catholicism, I always felt as if there was something missing. When I came to DePaul and learned the story of St....
I am a Doctor, and #IamVincent
Sai Aung Phyo was inspired by the University’s Vincentian Mission of service. As a student in the Honors Program at St. John’s, he tutored classmates in biology, chemistry, and physics. During his free time, he also participated in the Midnight Run program, in which...
To Be A Gospel Sign
To Be A Gospel Sign (John 6:30) In John’s gospel, the crowd in Capernaum asks Jesus, “What sign can you do for us?” To catch the full meaning here, it’s important to know John’s special use of the word ‘sign.’ He doesn’t mean it in the ordinary sense of one thing that...
The Intersection Between an Organizational Plan and a Personal Commitment
What is it like to stand at the intersection between an organizational plan and a personal commitment?
Image of the Invisible and Inaccessible God
Jesus is the very imprint of the being of God. He shows by words and deeds what it means to mirror faithfully the God who created us in his image. No one has ever seen God. Nor can we go near the light where he dwells. But this invisible and unapproachable King of...
Advocating for Children — Vincentians of Wherever
Maria Rodriguez always wanted to be a lawyer. At St. John’s University, she majored in sociology. She also learned about St. Vincent de Paul’s dedication to serving others and decided to use her legal knowledge to help those in need. “St. John’s mission of serving...
AIC International Assembly – Chatillon 2017
Our pilgrimage began in Notre Dame Cathedral on March 8, 2017 – International Women’s Day – at a Mass attended by 1,000 AIC France and other nationalities. It was the first of several encounters with the Heart of St Vincent in our presence. Later on, after the vin...
