July 26: Arrival of Felix de Andreis, C.M., Joseph Rosati, C.M., and companions in the U.S.
They sailed to Baltimore, MD, primarily to establish a seminary in the Louisiana territory.
A Canadian View: Justice for All
Poverty and racism have always been intertwined. If we do not include address both, it will be difficult to realize any positive results that may finally lead to Justice For All.
Some Wish They Had a Mask To Wear!
In the midst of the debate about wearing masks some wish they had a mask to wear.
Unpublished Texts of Saint Vincent de Paul
John E. Rybolt puts in our hands a new collection of some 650 original unpublished texts by Saint Vincent de Paul.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #4: Leadership is Important!
It’s good to take a step back and look at leadership during these times. How did our leaders respond?
A Vincentian View: Faithful to the End
Scholars tell us that fully one-third of the teaching of Jesus in the Gospels comes to us through parables.
Are we Finished with Systemic Change?
Apparently some in the Vincentian Family think our systemic change (SC) work has run its course.
AIC-Argentina Tackles the COVID-19 Pandemic
The AIC volunteers in Bahía Blanca, Argentina are offering a range of services to disadvantaged people in their local community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reign of God and His Justice First
Jesus teaches us how to pray. He wants us to ask first that the Father’s name be praised, his reign come and his will be done. Self-interest plays no part in Solomon’s prayer. He only asks for wisdom to reign. And the Lord does what he asks. So, Solomon knows what to...Vincentian Prayer Images: Two-tiered Society
St. Vincent and Saint Louise were keenly aware of a two-tiered society in their day