I had a tiny sliver of a glimpse into the world of sleeping rough, December 7, during the World’s Big Sleep Out, which occurred in Times Square, New York, and throughout the world.
Vincentian Family
Christmas message from Father Tomaž Mavrič
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., president of the Executive Comitee of the Vincentian Family, recorded his annual Christmas Message during a visit to Chad, one of the poorest countries in Africa and the world, at St. John Paul II Minor Seminary Academy in Moundou.
Homelessness and the Holy Family’s Christmas Story
As I prepare for Christmas, I cannot help but imagine how similar that night may have been to a homeless family’s experience today.
Happy Birthday to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (April 23, 1833)
Happy Birthday to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (April 23, 1833) For resources related to the Society, visit VinFormation’s collection “Resources tagged: Society of St. Vincent de Paul”. The collection includes video, presentations, prayers, and more. Today is also Frederic Ozanam’s birthday. He was 20 years old when he helped found the Society. For resources related to Frederic Ozanam, visit “Resources tagged: Bl. Frederic Ozanam”.
“’Over There’: Daughters of Charity’s Service in the First World War”
“’Over There’: Daughters of Charity’s Service in the First World War”
Divine Love – Learning from Mistakes – Live with Peace – Feeling Good
Divine Love – Learning from Mistakes – Live with Peace – Feeling Good
St. Vincent de Paul is working for Life after Prison
Once someone has paid their debt, we should work to restore their place in society and help remove barriers to self-sufficiency. That is one way to serve during the Year of Mercy.
New feature from FamVin and VinFormation
New feature from FamVin and VinFormation
Brothers of Charity report on Vincentian Family Meeting
Brothers of Charity report on Vincentian Family Meeting
Ever wondered what to say in a “home visit”
Two “printables”: a Home Visit Family Prayer Card: … the other document produces a page that can be folded into a booklet that the home visitors can use.
Easter with Sister Gertrude Foley SC
Easter with Sister Gertrude Foley SC
Vincentian approach – spiritual and corporal works of mercy
In writing of the Jubilee Year of Mercy Pope Francis wrote.. "It is my burning desire that, during this Jubilee, the Christian people may reflect on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy." John Prager recently offered Vincentian Perspectives for us to consider....
