Light for our Path Is the Word of God
The creative and sustaining Word, made flesh and dwelling among us, is the true light that enlightens everyone. The comforting oracle through prophet Isaiah comes to fulfillment with the coming of Jesus. In him, too, the great light that people walking in...
“If A Stranger” – Song for the North American Vincentian Family Meeting
Sr. Caroljean Willie, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, shares the song “If A Stranger” with the Vincentian Family. Although the song is copyrighted by the Columban Fathers, they have given us permission to use it and post it on the Famvin website. Sister...
Advent Wait Joyfully – Teaching Others
Advent Wait Joyfully – Teaching Others – God’s Spirit is in us! – Vincentians Fast and are Patient Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Advent Wait Joyfully Part of the struggle we have is when we meet other people on their journey whether they are in...
The Founding Assembly of the Vincentian Family in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The founding Assembly of the Vincentian family in Bosnia and Herzegovina was held on November 24, 2016 in the Catholic School Centre ”Don Bosco” Žepče. Participants with the right of vote: s. M. Magdalena Marić MVZ s. M. Blanka Jeličić MVZ s. Martina...
St. Vincent On the Incarnation: Christmas Video
On this fourth Sunday of Advent we offer a video in which St. Vincent contemplates the Heart of Christ and shares his reflections.
Joy to the World
In the Old Testament, when the prophets spoke about the coming of the messiah their words expressed great joy. In the book of prophet Isaiah, we have many passages which express the joy of messianic time. This may be the reason, why the first reading for the liturgy...
Radical Giving of Self
My name is Brother João Soares, CM and I am Portuguese. It is with great joy that I write these lines and share with you something about my life as a young man, as a seminarian and as a Vincentian. Those three adjectives best describe me. I am a young man who is 23...
What’s the Best Way to Teach Social Entrepreneurship? @SJUMission @NiagaraUniv @AdamsonUni @MountStVincent @DepaulU
Social entrepreneurship is a strategy for systemic change. With some clear ideas on social entrepreneurship, Alastair Wilson writes in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, There are huge opportunities for universities to make immensely valuable contributions to the...
Mission Driven Decision Making – Helping Those Most In Need
“We strive to provide excellent education for all people, especially those lacking economic, physical, or social advantages.” This excerpt, from St. John’s University Mission statement, is what St. John’s president Dr. Gempesaw testified about...
