In this video, Tom Judge of DePaul University reflects on his visit to Châtillon, the birthplace of the Ladies of Charity (AIC).
Reflection On Visiting Châtillon, Birthplace of the Ladies of Charity
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Vincentian Family
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.
Contemplation: As the Deer Seeks Water
Our vocation as Vincentians is a simple one; it is “to follow Christ through service to those in need and so bear witness to His compassionate and liberating love.” Our vocation leads us to “journey together towards holiness” which is “perfect union with Christ and the perfection of love.” We seek to do these things by “visiting and dedicating [ourselves] to the poor,” “attending the meeting of the Conference,” and “a life of prayer and reflection.” All this we do “for love alone.”
Twenty-Five Years Since Los Molinos: The Assembly That Gave MISEVI a Global Voice
Twenty-five years ago, lay Vincentian missionaries from around the world gathered in Los Molinos, Spain, for MISEVI’s First General Assembly. The meeting gave shape to a shared identity, created an international leadership structure, and affirmed a missionary vocation that continues to send laypeople across borders in service of those most in need.
St. Louise de Marillac: The Reel Story
The International Miraculous Medal Association announces the launch of a new initiative, “Vincentian Reels,” aimed at promoting the Vincentian charism through engaging, short-form videos on social media.
Contemplation: How Much is Too Much?
Vincentian service calls for patient and compassionate mercy, even when neighbors repeatedly make choices that deepen their hardship. Following Christ and Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, we are reminded not to judge too quickly or abandon anyone to despair, but to offer hope, practical help, and generosity while encouraging lasting change.
Bridging Generations: The Power of Intergenerational Collaboration in St. Vincent de Paul
SVdP’s future depends on intergenerational collaboration. Rooted in a youth-led legacy, the Society must connect senior wisdom with young energy through mentoring, shared leadership, service projects, and a “yes, and” mindset to renew its mission, reduce isolation, and keep serving communities with vitality.
Contemplation: The Soul of Good Leadership
Vincentian leadership is born not of ambition, but of humility, discernment, and trust in providence. Inspired by Jesus the servant, those who accept this call recognize their limits and gifts, lead by example, listen to the community, and act with firmness in purpose and gentleness in approach, always directing the mission toward charity and holiness.
July 19, 1813: Vows of St. Elizabeth Seton’s Founding Community
Under an adapted Rule of the French Daughters of Charity approved by Archbishop Carroll, a novitiate was completed, and seventeen women became the first vowed American Sisters of Charity July 19, 1813.
