Some of the meaning behind St. Vincent’s saying “Jesus, the Lord, expects us to have the simplicity of a dove.”
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#IamVincent: Simplicity and Racism
Watch this short video and then we'll talk about the interface of racism and simplicity in the Vincentian tradition....
A Daughter of Charity reflects on simplicity
SIMPLICITY AND LIFE’S JOURNEY Essay on_Simplicity by Sister Thérèse Haywood DC, Province of Australia Simplicity comes...
The reality of Vincentian Virtues in our lives
The reality of Vincentian Virtues in our lives
Formation Friday – Vincentian Virtues and Charism
How would you answer these questions in a paragraph or two: What kinds of virtues should the followers of Vincent and Louise be known for? What is the Spirituality of Louise?… Elizabeth?... Frederic? Is there a Vincentian Christology? What is the place of Mary in the...
A Bethlehem Spirituality and renewal
A Bethlehem spirituality offers a perspective on renewal both ecclesial and personal according to an article The Meaning of Bethlehem, translated from the Peruvian publication La Republica. The Catholic Church is experiencing a time of reform and renewal whose...
Masters of being real – Pope Francis and St. Vincent
The similarities between Vincent and Pope Francis are striking! The "Pope Francis Interview" provides an insight into his simplicity. In an unplanned coincidence VinFormation celebrates the feast of Vincent on September 27 with the release of "Vincent: Real, Simple"...
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...
When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself (Jn 12:32)
Third Sunday of Easter (C), April 14, 2013 - Acts 5:27b-32, 40b-41; Rev 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 Many qualify as promising Pope Francis’ elevation. I myself have the fond hope that his gestures of simplicity, humility, poverty and love for the poor will stop dead in their...
