The Mercy of the Lord Burns: Sinfulness in the Fire of God’s Mercy
The Mercy of the Lord Burns: Sinfulness in the Fire of God’s Mercy Matthew Fox, the popularizer of a school of Christian spirituality sometimes known as “creation-centered,” once listed Vincent de Paul as a subscriber to such a spirituality. Apparently anyone...
Vincentians of Wherever: Teachers
Coming from a family of many teachers, it would seem fairly routine for me to be in a teaching program. However, until my experience as a Gateway Vincentian Volunteer (’09-’10), education was never something I had considered. I initially joined GVV looking to do...Mount St. Joseph University names new president
On Tuesday, March 15, Dr. H. James Williams will assume the role of the seventh president of Mount St. Joseph University. Williams said Mount St. Joseph’s mission, vision and values attracted Williams and resonated with him when he visited the campus. Williams is...
Lenten Shift: Exploring Vincentian Themes
Exploring Vincentian themes is part of our Lenten Shift, metaphorically “shifting gears” in Lent, can be a helpful process. Change what you do. Change what you see, change what you read. We fast so we can feed the deeper parts of ourselves. This is the...
Invitation to a mini-retreat with the Pope
Ten questions for the Vincentian Family…and for the Pope and his Curia. I recently saw notice that Pope Francis and members of the Roman Curia will spend March 6 through March 10 at the Casa Divin Maestro in Ariccia, Italy. But what really struck me was the set...
I Dance and #IamVincent @NiagaraAlumni
Dance. It’s another way to serve. It’s Vincentian when a Vincentian does it. Kristin Smiley, Niagara University alumna and alumna of another program with Vincentian roots, has been dancing for as long as she can remember. She currently serves as the...
“Father of the Catholic Church in Texas” was a Vincentian
March 6 is the anniversary of Jean-Marie Odin, CM being consecrated a bishop in 1842. Who was this French missionary to the early United States?
In Support of our Muslim Brothers and Sisters
The following is a statement from the Vincentian Family Social Justice Representatives of North America for education and formation of members: Vincentian Family Social Justice Representatives’ Statement in Support of Our Muslim Brothers and Sisters The Vincentian...
Vincentians in Action #IamVincent @DePaul
Vincentians in Action at DePaul University held a successful night of reflection as students and community partners came together to perform and share their passion for social justice and service through art, dance, song, spoken word, poetry and other forms of...
#IamVincent: Self examination
Lent is a time for self examination. On his blog, self-described, “Writer. Performer. Youth worker. Educator. What I know is eclipsed by what I don’t. Working and writing for justice in all the ways I know how. Radical imagination. I’m coming for...
