This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org In Monsieur Vincent, the 1947 movie about our patron’s life, he is asked...
Reflections
Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 47
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
Firewood for the Soul: Our Centre
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Optimists, for They Rely on the Word
Jesus is at once the Good News of the kingdom and he that preaches it. He wants us to be optimists, preaching with him bountifully, not sparingly.
Prudence
In the Bible, the First Book of Kings chapter three and four speaks about King Solomon and the greatness of his rule. He had a strong administrative structure. The army was also very strong and he was sovereign over all other neighboring kingdoms. During his rule we...
Acting from Jesus Christ • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"Something else to which you must pay very close attention is to be very dependent on the guidance of the Son of God; I mean that, when you have to take action, you should make this reflection: ‘Is this in conformity with the maxims of the Son of God?’ If you see that...
Jeopardy and the Our Father
I am not a regular viewer of Jeopardy. But the depth of its appeal fascinates me. I was amazed at how many records the show has broken literally over generations! It and it’s stars to resonate with the values of our culture.
Submission or Responsibility? • A Weekly reflection with Vincent
"To adore God means to acknowledge Him as the Creator and Savior of the world, and the sovereign Lord of all things, recognizing that we depend entirely on him for both body and soul; therefore say to Him, 'Lord, I acknowledge You as the one whom all creatures are...
Guatemala: Testimonies from the Latin American Missionary Encounter (EMLA)
We shared life experiences, our cultures, and the love for Jesus and Mary. Accompanied by our national advisers from the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity, who added significance to the encounter.
A Vincentian View: Worthy of the Lord
Suppose someone asked you in earnest to explain how the Lord holds the highest value in your life.
Is July 4 a dangerous memory?
Americans see Independence Day as one of the three significant holidays of the summer. But it brings with it the dangers of injuries from fireworks. These injuries can be quite serious. Yet, there is an unrecognized danger… and challenge! Independence Day falls in the...
Yoke That Is Easy, Burden That Is Light
Jesus soothes those who are weary and carry heavy burden. To take his yoke and learn from him is to know the Father and find rest and ease. In wonder, Jesus thanks the Father. For, though Lord of heaven and earth, the Father favors with revelation the little folks. ...
