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Happy and Glad Followers of Jesus
Jesus shows us by words and deeds what true happiness is. That is because he wants us to be happy and glad to the fullest. Jesus proclaims happy the wretched in the eyes of the world. That is to say, he breaks the mold: he announces a counterculture; he fosters...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Asking Vincent About Patience
I wish I could be more patient and kind! Is this something you would hear Vincent talk about?
Faith and Doubt
Ozanam never felt ashamed of his faith, nor did he hide it, even in university circles, places little given to beliefs.
AIC Short Videos on the Vincentian Virtues, Part 3: Simplicity
Today we are happy to send you four video reflections on the Vincentian virtue of simplicity.
October 27: Establishment of the Sisters of Charity Federation, 1947
Joined Together in the Mission of Charity The Sisters of Charity Federation of North America is a voluntary membership association of 14 congregations of women religious that number over 2,500 sisters. Impelled by Christ’s love and joined together in the mission of...
A Canadian View: An Indigenous Vision for All – Crazy Horse
I’m sure many of us have heard of the great Sioux warrior, Crazy Horse who took part in the infamous Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876 where Gen. Custer was defeated and killed. I’d like to tell you more about Crazy Horse.
Novel But Realistic Approach To Homelessness
Imagine that! Asking people who had personal experience of what the problem was and what might be the solution.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 17: To Journey and Overcome Obstacles
The pandemic has greatly changed our lives as a family. We have become separated because of medical reasons.
Lifting the Veil (Is. 25: 6-8; Phil 4:20; Mt 22:1-14)
One of the favorite images seen all through the Scriptures is the feast, the sumptuous banquet overflowing, as Isaiah pictures it, with “juicy, rich food and choice wines.”
The Forgotten Part of “What Must Be Done”
When St. Vincent asked “What must be done?” he looked beyond what was always done. Is there a better way of doing what we have always done?
Deeds, Indeed, and Not Just Words
Jesus embodies the truth that good deeds are love and not good words and reasons. Do we really live up to this truth? We are often encouraged to love God (SV.EN XI:32). “But let it be with the strength of our arms and the sweat of our brows.” That is to say, love...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Leave Everything To Serve
Let’s leave everything to serve God and our neighbor. St. Vincent de Paul