Sr. Inés Hosken, DC: The Joy of Being Close to God
Who is not confused by the reality of death? Who feels at ease before the inevitable outcome of earthly life? Even today, in the morning Office, the prophet echoed the terrifying realism of an agonizing anguish: “Sheol does not praise you nor does Death glorify...
St. Louise on the Infant Christ, and Mary His Mother
The contemplation of the intimate union of Mary with her son moved St. Louise to desire to attain profound union with her God.
Message of Pope Francis for the Celebration of the 51st World Day of Peace
On Monday, January 1, 2018, the Solemnity of St. Mary Mother of God, the Church celebrates the 51st World Day of Peace. The motto of reflection that he proposes for this year is: “Migrants and refugees: men and women in search of peace.” In his message, the Pope...
Talking With and About the Homeless – A New Year’s Resolution
I wonder how many people will make a New Year’s resolution to talk with and about the homeless.
Vulnerable
Sharon Browning writes in her blog about something that we as Vincentians have a great concern for…the Vulnerable: We Americans recently learned that our government has banned the use of 7 words and phrases in budget documents being prepared by at least one agency...
Journey to Emmitsburg
In honor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Feast Day on January 4, let this SlideShare presentation help you visualize what it would have been like to live as the first Sisters of Charity did.
Enrich Your Catholic Faith Life in the New Year
Looking for a way to enrich your Catholic Faith Life in the New Year? Fr. Ron Hoye, C.M., director of the Catholic Home Study (CHS), is offering Catholic teaching and enrichment to people who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. Sponsored by his...
December 2017 Issue of “Ozanam Network” is Now Available
Every trimester, the International General Council of the SSVP publishes its edition of the newsletter “Ozanam Network.” The December 2017 edition is now available, with 16 pages. Some highlighted articles: “Christmas greeting from President General...
Christmas Greetings From The Vincentian Family At The UN
As I write this we are just a few days before Christmas and I think of Jesus and The Holy Family, and how that family has changed the world. In the Hebrew Scriptures, we are reminded of God’s Promise that one day He would send a Savior to deliver His people from...
Words That Glow
Words That Glow (Isaiah 6:11; John 1:23) A familiar phrase, “It leapt off the page at me!” Of all the lines and sentences in a book, one starts to glow and flash out as if it were being spoken to me personally. I mention this because a single sentence occurring in...
