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Advent Presentation – A Time of Hope and Renewal
Advent Reflection for the Vincentian Family by Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M., former Superior General.
December 10: Feast Day of Bl. Marcantonio Durando, C.M.
On December 10 we celebrate the feast day of Blessed Marcantonio Durando, C.M., who became known as the “St. Vincent of Italy”.
Three Invitations of Blessed Marcantonio Durando, C.M. to the Vincentian Family
The feast day of Blessed Marcantionio Durando, C.M. is December 10. He has three invitations to us as a Vincentian Family today.
The Origins of the Daughters of Charity
The Company of the Daughters of Charity was founded on November 29, 1633: after years of spiritual discernment and preparation, Louise gathered a group of young women dedicated to serving the poor, forming a community rooted in charity and solid virtues.
St. Agostina Pietrantoni: Seeing God in the Suffering Faces of the Sick
Learn about the life of St. Agostina Pietrantoni, Sister of Charity of St. Jeanne Antida Thouret and patron saint of nurses, whose feast day is November 13.
Presentation on Congregation of the Mission 20th Century Martyrs of Spain
On November 6, the Church commemorates those martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39).
“In serving persons who are poor, we serve Jesus Christ…” St. Vincent de Paul (presentation)
‘in serving persons who are poor, we serve Jesus Christ…. and that is as true as that we are here’. (CCD IX:199)
October 17: St. Louise Established Our Lady as the Mother of the Daughters of Charity
Faced with potential difficulties in obtaining Church approval of the Daughters of Charity, St. Louise undertakes a pilgrimage to Chartres to ask for the help of Our Lady.
October 7: Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo (SSVP)
October 7 is the feast day of Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo, member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Appreciating St. Vincent’s Writings (Presentation)
On this Feast Day we encourage you to start or continue reading St. Vincent’s correspondence often, to be spiritually fed and supported by his guidance.
St. John Gabriel Perboyre and the message of the Cross
In the crucifix St. John Gabriel Perboyre contemplated the greatest mystery of love.
Lessons of Frederic Ozanam: Charity and Community Service
“Ozanam’s definition of Christian charity involved treating poor persons as equals to increase social engagement and transform all of society.”