St. Vincent instinctively realized the role of laypersons in bringing about systemic change.
Vatican II
“The joys and hopes” – Gaudium et Spes begins its 50 year
“The joys and hopes” – Gaudium et Spes (Vatican II) begins its 50th year – How does the church based on a document two thousand years old, relate that past to the present?” There are two joyful authoritative answers to that “Gaudium et Spes” and “Evangelii Gaudium”.
The more things change, the more they stay the same
The more things change, the more they stay the same. The tone of the debates about the document, “The Church in Modern World”, during a two year discussion of the document that has shaped the church for 50 years, seems eerily reminiscent of the discussion of the Synod of Bishops.
Vincent – “centuries ahead of the Church’s magisterium”
"Saint Vincent taught us that" resonated in her heart as Mother Guillemin heard the teachings of the Second Vatican Council. “Vincent de Paul, his teaching and his life were centuries ahead of the Church’s magisterium.” Thus writes Sister María Pilar López, DC and...
Who was that Daughter of Charity at Vatican II?
"Who was that Daughter of Charity at Vatican II?" is the question that Sr. Denise LaRock, DC poses on her blog Spirit of the Daughters of Charity. She identifies Mother Guillemin the Daughter of Charity who was an official auditor at the Council and provides some...
Pope – don’t turn back the clock
Under the heading "Pope: 2nd Vatican Council, work of Holy Spirit but some want to turn back the clock" Vatican Radio reports on his attitude and words regarding Vatican II. Pope Francis said the Holy Spirit pushes people and the Church forward but we resist this and...
Superior General reflects on Pope Francis
A New Pope, with a Vincentian Heart The following is a reflection on the recent election of Pope Francis by Fr. G. Gregory Gay,C.M., Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity: When Pope Francis was announced as our new Pope, I...
“Band of Sisters” trailer
Band of Sisters tells the story of Catholic nuns and their work for social justice after Vatican II of the 1960s. For Catholics who wonder what became of the nuns they knew in habits and convents many years ago, for activists who may feel profoundly discouraged given...
