The spirituality of Louis Guanella can be understood as a unique confluence of the spirituality of the “saints of charity” such as St. Francis of Assisi, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Joseph Cottolengo, and St. John Bosco, with the spirituality of the “saints of mystical contemplation” represented by St. Catherine of Siena and St. Teresa of Avila.
The Brothers of Our Lady Mother of Mercy (CMM) are a religious congregation founded in the 19th century, dedicated to living out God’s mercy through education, social care, and community service, inspired by the examples of Jesus, Mary, and St. Vincent de Paul.
The Brothers of Charity are a religious congregation founded in 1807 by the Belgian priest Pierre-Joseph Triest, well known for their commitment to the most vulnerable in society.
Street homelessness is in many ways a very visible social and infrastructure issue, while sheltered homelessness and inadequate housing are less obvious to the observer.
Blessed Frederic Ozanam wrote, “Charity is the Samaritan who pours oil on the wounds of the traveler who has been attacked. It is justice’s role to prevent the attack.”[
The Central America Region is one of the 6 regions that make up the Vincentian Family in Latin America and the Caribbean (FAVILA).
The annual World Happiness Report is out. But a lot of people won’t be happy.
The Vincentian Family has an opportunity for increased activity and engagement with the UN’s Working Group to End Homelessness. You are invited to join with your prayers and stories of your good works.
The climate crisis is intensifying and it’s touching every part of our lives. Global efforts to address climate change are more urgent than ever.
Please join the NGO Working Group to End Homelessness for the Commission on the Status of Women virtual parallel event on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 10:30 AM (EDT).
“We invite you to walk with us together along our Road to Calvary these next 40 days.” – Fr. Ron Hoye, C.M.
WHO IS MISSING? With the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, 193 nations, all members of the United Nations, pledged to leave no one behind. But it isn’t easy to “leave no one behind.” People in poverty, for example, are almost always left behind...
