A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 13)
In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
Mother Seton and St. Paul Show Us a 4-Fold Path to Change
The conversions of Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton may seem exceptional, but each of us, in our own life, can experience the same grace by opening our heart when Christ calls.
Charity Shower Project for Homeless in Brazil
Basic necessities such as access to a shower, hygiene products, clean clothes and health care were a luxury out of reach for the street population, before this project.
“The Letter”: a Message for our Earth
The Letter is a powerful documentary released on October 4th 2022 exploring more about the principles of Laudato Si’ and the escalating impact of climate change on communities around the world.
Blessing of the International Vincentian Marian Youth Offices
The new offices of the International Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY) and National Councils were blessed by Father Gregorio Bañaga, CM, the new Vicar-General of the Congregation of the Mission.
Ladies of Charity USA President’s Message for Start of New Term in 2023
We are all back together again after a difficult few years to continue our work to help the poor and marginalized of our communities and nation and to meet with each other to share ideas and resources in that effort.
In Frederic Ozanam’s Footsteps
How Ozanam proclaimed the truth and served the poor in 19th century France.
A Surprise Gift From Pope Francis
Much to my surprise, Pope Francis seemed to comment on yesterday’s Mindwalk. Of course, I know he never read it … but his reflection today certainly fit! See if you agree with his comments on “Blessed are the poor in Spirit.” Pope Francis begins with a question Who...Embracing the Tears and Joys of Motherhood with Mary of Nazareth and Elizabeth Ann Seton
Like the Blessed Mother, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s faith-filled devotion helped carry her through the pains and trials of motherhood, and can inspire us today.
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”
It was at Mass in 1974 that I first heard the Black National Anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – a poem written by James Weldon Johnson in 1899