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Superior General writes to Vincentian Family
“As we respond to this call to participate in the process of the New Evangelization, we, as Vincentians have a unique contribution to offer.” Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul September 27th, 2015 Dear Members of the Vincentian Family, May the grace and peace...![AIC mourns death of first international president of modern era](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2014/07/featured-generic-lcusa.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
AIC mourns death of first international president of modern era
Without Claire Delva, AIC as it is today would never have been born
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Who’s irrelevant now?
Who’s irrelevant now? That is the question David Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA, asks in the context of Pope’s visit. We hear as Catholics all the time that our views are out of touch with modern times. We are chastised that our...![Honour God with our Hearts – Positive Body Language](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/01/lynn-lheureux-featured-facebook-rev1.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Honour God with our Hearts – Positive Body Language
Imitating Jesus – Honour God with our Hearts – Positive Body Language – Be Still Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday September 22, 2015 Greetings Vincentian Family: We are truly blessed to be called to do the work we do around the world with many...![Daughter of Charity thinks globally but acts locally](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/07/DC-urges-us.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Daughter of Charity thinks globally but acts locally
A Daughter of Charity thinks globally but acts locally. PACIFIC Islanders face a real problem every day which is becoming more serious as the increasing detrimental effects of climate become more keenly felt. The following is taken from the Fiji Times. A simple act of...![Connect and Learn: Sisters of the Visitation of Mary (Hungary)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/09/vinfam-general-en.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Connect and Learn: Sisters of the Visitation of Mary (Hungary)
The Sisters of the Visitation of Mary (Anunciata) were established in 1883 at Budapest, Hungary, by several Daughters of Charity and Krankenjungfrauen (Nursing Sisters) who were sent to make a foundation and provide health care to the poor by Sister Leopoldine de...![Fr. Patrick Griffin reflects on Collaboration](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/09/22Sept15-Collaboration-image.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Fr. Patrick Griffin reflects on Collaboration
Fr. Patrick Griffin reflects on “Collaboration” in his series “Considering Consecrated Life” September 27th falls on a Sunday this year. For me, two elements emerge from that fact. One is that in a diocesan parish setting, I will need to use the...![Meditation – Icon of “The Beggar” – Kneaves](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/09/Kneaves-icon-.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Meditation – Icon of “The Beggar” – Kneaves
Reflecting on the sacred icon, “The Beggar” take a moment to ponder and pray. An icon is a sacred symbol and we pray not at, but through an icon. As an icon on a computer opens up a whole new world behind the symbol, so does a sacred icon. God speaks to us through the...![Practical prayer – Robert Maloney, CM](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2014/06/Maloney-large.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)