The Christmas Story of the Magi for Vincentians
Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. reflects on the Biblical account of the Magi and presents three challenges to us as followers of Jesus, the Evangelizer of the Poor.
Christmas Greeting from Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM to the Vincentian Family
Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and successor of St. Vincent de Paul, congratulates the entire Vincentian Family on these important dates, when we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ and conclude the 400th...
The SSVP International President General visits Belgium and the Netherlands
From December 5-9, our fellow member Renato Lima de Oliveira, 16th President General, made an institutional visit to two European countries: Belgium (with 320 Vincentian Conferences) and the Netherlands (with 60 Conferences). In both countries, the President visited...
Children on the Move
Unforeseen circumstances uproot couple. They take shelter in a manger for lack of better accommodations. The birth of their child instills hope and joy in many, but fear of a murderous leader causes them to escape to another country. When repatriated, the family is...
Christmas Message from Renato Lima, President of the SSVP
Renato Lima de Oliveira, 16th General President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, greets the members of the Society and the entire Vincentian Family in this video message, with a message of “peace, unity and fraternity in this saint Christmas time.”...
A Vincentian View: Light in the Night
Vincentian View: Light in the Night “Silent Night, Holy Night.” Like many of you, I have heard those words sung numerous times in the past weeks. An odd thought flitted through my mind during one of these recent hearings: “How do we know that Jesus was born at...
The Incarnation – The Mother of all Systemic Changes
We are called to live the systemic change of the Incarnation.
House for the Poor of All Peoples
Jesus fulfills the promise of God to king David of an everlasting royal house. This kingdom is for the poor of all peoples. Living in a palace and enjoying peace and security, king David thinks of building God a house. But the holy and pious thought of the king does...
SCIC Honored By Development and Peace – Caritas Canada
SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick – Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception (SCIC) received a certificate of honor from Development and Peace – Caritas Canada on Nov. 29 in Carmel Chapel. Sister Mary Beth McCurdy, congregational leader (photo, center) received the...
