Louise reflected on what she came to know about the early Congregation of the Mission and, as she liked to do with the...
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The Prayer Life of Louise de Marillac
“As we say about some of the people in the Bible, so too we can say that Louise walked with God (Cf., Genesis 5:22).”
April 25: Feast of the Translation of the Relics of St. Vincent
A transfer of the relics of Saint Vincent took place on April 25, 1830, via a grandiose procession to the Chapel at the Vincentian Mother House, rue de Sèvres.
Sisters of Charity Renew Their Vows This Week
December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, is the traditional day on which Sisters of Charity reaffirm their vows.
Father Vincent Taught Us That! • “Contributions” #8
This is the eighth of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study which was introduced in “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey.” In that article, we also suggested a “Lesson Plan” for use...
Feasts of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and St. Catherine Labouré
Today is the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and tomorrow is the Feast Day of St. Catherine Labouré. Brief Reflection Those who are familiar with the Miraculous Medal Novena will recognize the following prayer: O Lord, Jesus Christ, who for the...
The School of the Poor • “Contributions” #7
This is the seventh of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study which was introduced in “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey.” In that article, we also suggested a “Lesson Plan” for...
The Miraculous Medal As a Tool for Evangelization
The Miraculous Medal is a visible reminder of the message that the Son of God gave to the world. May we see the Miraculous Medal as a tool for evangelization, spreading the Gospel message of love.
Solitaries Need Not Apply • “Contributions” #6
This is the sixth of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study which was introduced in “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey.” In that article, we also suggested a “Lesson Plan” for use...
Nov. 13: Feast Day of St. Agostina Pietrantoni
Today is the feast day of Saint Agostina Livia Pietrantoni (1864-1894), of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne-Antide Thouret. From her page on the Vatican website: Sister Agostina was sent to the Hospital of Santo Spirito where 700 years of...
Seeing Those Who Are Poor • “Contributions” #5
This is the fifth of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study which was introduced in “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey.” In that article, we also suggested a “Lesson Plan” for use...
Refocusing Ecclesiology • “Contributions” #4
This is the fourth of a series of formation packages meant for individual or group study which was introduced in “The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church: A Formation Journey.” In that article, we also suggested a “Lesson Plan” for use...
