A Challenge for the Vincentian Family in 2018
I want to share the message of the Secretary General of the United Nations, who, as the year began, issued a global RED ALERT. “On New Year’s Day 2018 I am not issuing an appeal, I am issuing an alert — a red alert for our world,” said Secretary...
Oprah, Mothers and Change
Is there a connection between Oprah, Mothers and Change?
Good News: Helping one another carry his/her burden each day. @NiagarUniv #IamVincent
Amid the conical hats, demands for hot tea and general hullabaloo of New Year’s Eve was a gripping mini-documentary about a new program that launched last fall at a high school in Boca Raton, Fla. Produced by MassMutual, the three-minute piece spotlighted We Dine...
Lamb of God who Takes away the Sins of the World
Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who, accepting his invitation, enter into communion with him. Once again, John the Baptist announces that Jesus is the Lamb of God. Because of this second announcement, two disciples of...
How do Daughters of Charity help elderly in Rome?
These are the happy faces of the elderly who come to this Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul center in Rome every Tuesday. They feel at home here, because they have found a place to share with others. They say the center is their space. A space to pray, share...
A Vincentian School in Bairabi (India)
In 2007, the North Indian Province of the Congregation of the Mission began a mission in a remote region in Mizoram State, North East India. The mission is based in the town of Bairabi and serves 14 other communities. One of its first works, which our missionaries...
Reflection: the Coming of Jesus Into the World
Make this winter season a time of peaceful reflection.
January: a USA season of protests #IamVincent
January brings a new year, and renewed attention to continuing social issues in the United States: Abortion, Women’s rights, racism. DACA is still under siege. Why should Vincentians be present? A reflection by Colorado Vincentian Volunteer alumna and Vincentian...
Sisters of Charity Federation | Online Lenten Reflections | February 18-21, 2018
The Federation of the Sisters of Charity will be going live on Facebook each day February 18-21, 2018 at 9PM EST for their Federation Online Lenten Reflections. The Sisters giving the talks will reflect on themes of the Lenten season: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving....
Beyond “Gift Guilt” – the Magi and St. Vincent de Paul
In the ancient world, gifts were rarely exchanged between people of unequal status.
