In this presentation, learn why St. Vincent insisted on the necessity of mortification.
Articles for Mortification
Advice from Saint Vincent
When St. Vincent and St. Louise co-founded a new type of religious community, the Daughters of Charity, in 1633:...
Vincentians of Wherever: Mortification from another perspective
Success is a seductive thing. An old friend, Christina Puntel, (Vincentian by baptism at a Vincentian parish in the...
#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 whiteness” Michael...
Mortification of the Mind and Will
Lent is a time when many of us are seeking exercises to get our flabby souls into shape... like push-ups or jogging for the soul. For example, what did St. Vincent mean by "mortifying judgment and self-will"? How can we practice this? Get some recommendations in the...
The reality of Vincentian Virtues in our lives
The reality of Vincentian Virtues in our lives
The language of Francis … and Vincent
According to someone who knows him well, the Auxiliary Bishop of Buenos Aires, Francis' actions reveal five characteristics of Francis - simplicity, approachability, continuity and fidelity to the Magisterium, tenderness and service. Those who know him closely say...