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Why Be a Daughter of Charity in the 21st Century?
Greetings. My name is Dolores. I have been asked to share with all of you in a few words why I am a Daughter of...
A Call to Serve: Young Vincentian Having an Impact
In a video posted by Vinnies Victoria, a young Vincentian tells his story. Much like St. Vincent de Paul Society Founder, Frederic Ozanam, he first became involved as a university student.
Charism is the Core of our Lives: #VincentianMonth is Every Month
Living simply, caring for our planet and conserving resources, … are just a few of the ways we continue to live out the charism.
How Do I Know What To Do Next Year?
Knowing what to do comes by a process called discernment. part of that process is listening to the stories of others. So listen (well, read....) My Experience by Stephanie Williams, Vincentian Service Corps - West Working at St. Vincent School has been a whirlwind of...
Mass Movement or Small Groups?
There is significant human development to be done before we try to build large movements. He suggests that there are five reasons to postpone this development and focus on small groups.
I am, in some ways, blind
In Mark 10, when Jesus asks a blind man what he wants Jesus to do for him, the man responds, “Rabbi, I want to see.” In these Lenten days, I believe that we, too, are invited to ask Jesus for the same grace.
Do not leave without hearing who you are: Beloved
I've known theologian Karis Slattery since she was twelve. I watched her grow into a woman and a friend. She's an artist, an athlete, and always a God-seeker. Growing up in a Vincentian parish, she became an ally to the marginalized, even as her own Church...
Create Your Charism #IamVincent
When I was young, I spent many weekends attending Sunday school. I learned the biblical stories of the Old Testament- Kind David, Solomon, Joseph. What I imagined as the ideal ‘perfect Christian’ emerged in my mind- someone of faith, good deeds, and someone who puts...
Reflecting on Service: New Orleans #IamVincent
Words of hope about serving can be just the thing to fuel prayer. Katharine Montemurri, Program Coordinator of the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers invited the CVVers who served in New Orleans (see "We can’t wait to hear about their adventures!") to share their...
Digo Si a la Vida con Gozo: Claiming my Vincentian Heart
IT ALL STARTED WITH GRAPES… Little did my parents know what they were doing when they chose not to feed me grapes as a child. Now mind you, I was not too thrilled when we didn’t buy grapes. I quite enjoyed whenever I was at a friend’s house and they had grapes to eat....
Faces of Germantown: Cheyenne #IamVincent
“Dear young people, do not bury your talents, the gifts that God has given you! Do not be afraid to dream of great things!” Pope Francis Cheyenne, an emerging college freshman at Immaculata University, has strong roots in the Germantown community as she attended St....