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Vincentian Churches Around the World 2 – The Sisters of Charity’s Motherhouse Chapel in Besançon
In the historic center of Besançon, the chapel of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne-Antide Thouret preserves the memory of a religious family born amid one of the most turbulent periods in French history.
The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: August 11, 2026
Today, August 11, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for the well-being of pastors in poor parishes.
Contemplation: As True as That We Are Here
For St. Vincent de Paul, awareness of God’s presence shaped every moment of life. He recognized God in time, creation, prayer, daily duties, and above all in the poor. Remembering God’s constant presence fostered gratitude, attentiveness, and openness to grace, leading him and his followers to serve others as a direct encounter with Jesus Christ.
Loving Christ in the Poor • A Reflection with Santiago de Masarnau
Masarnau remind us that to love the poor is to love Christ himself, present in them as a continuation of the Incarnation. This vision gives spiritual meaning to service, even in hardship, turning charity into an encounter with God. Inspired by Vincent de Paul and other saints, Vincentians recognize the poor as their “lords and masters.”
The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: August 10, 2026
Today, August 10, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for the overlooked needs of rural schools and teachers.
A Vincentian Minute: A Vincentian Living a Liturgical Life 09
In this series, Fr. Rooney extends the Sunday experience by looking at how we practically live a liturgically informed life. This week: responding to the Eucharist and cultivating the virtue of zeal for the salvation of souls.
Ukraine’s Hidden Homelessness Crisis: What the Numbers Reveal
Official statistics capture only a fraction of homelessness in wartime Ukraine. A major new study by Depaul Ukraine suggests that tens of thousands of people remain uncounted—and that the true crisis may be far larger than existing records indicate.
The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: August 9, 2026
Today, August 9, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for the reparation of historical injustices.
The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: August 8, 2026
Today, August 8, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for people suffering in silence from workplace bullying.
25 Mentions of Mary by Saint Vincent (Presentation)
In this presentation, explore 25 references by Saint Vincent de Paul regarding the Virgin Mary, highlighting her purity, self-giving, joy in the Incarnation, and role as a model of perseverance.
The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: August 7, 2026
Today, August 7, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for those enduring discrimination because of their physical appearance.
On August 7, We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Edmund Bojanowski
Blessed Edmund Bojanowski was a Polish layman whose life combined deep faith, cultural engagement, and tireless service to the poor, especially children, leading to the foundation of four religious congregations and a lasting legacy of mercy.