Many ministries face a challenge navigating the realities of the business world, often described as “the real world.” Vincent knew those challenges well… and was a genius in facing these challenges.
Articles for Vincent de Paul
Is Your Sight Growing Stronger with Age?
It took Vincent until midlife to begin to see clearly. By the end of his life. seeing Christ in the beggar was not merely poetry.
Doers of the Word: Saints Oscar Romero and Vincent de Paul
On this joyful day, a reflection for all Vincentians on Saint Oscar Romero and St. Vincent de Paul: hearers and doers of the word.
Education: Central to the Vincentian Mission
There is a fascinating article, The Core Values of Vincentian Education by Louise Sullivan D.C., whose premise is that education was central to the Vincentian mission of evangelization of and service to the poor and as such had values unique to it. Sr. Louise's...
June 16: Canonization of St. Vincent de Paul
Today is the anniversary of St. Vincent’s canonization. Watch this video story of St. Vincent’s canonization process, which began 37 years after his death.
This Week in History of the Congregation of the Mission
This week marks two anniversaries for the Congregation of the Mission.
Is your sight growing stronger with age?
It took Vincent until midlife to begin to see clearly. By the end of his life. seeing Christ in the beggar was not merely poetry.
Five Things Vincent Thought About Mercy
Paulino Sáez López, CM reflects on "The Value of Mercy according to Vincent de Paul.” Here are five points that struck me from his well-documented article. He writes from the perspective that in the time of Vincent "the words mercy, compassion, and charity have much...
Vincentians United Against Poverty
Be inspired by this presentation of quotes from St. Vincent de Paul on aspects of collaboration.
Who Do You Say That I Am? : St. Vincent’s Understanding of Christ
Who did St. Vincent say that Jesus was? As we consider the points in the Slideshare presentation below, it becomes clear that to St. Vincent, the imitation of Christ is not a theory but a way of life. Thank you to Fr. Bruce Krause, C.M. for permitting us to share this...
May 21: St. Vincent de Paul Sends First Missionaries to Madagascar
Today is the anniversary of the first missionaries to leave France for Madagascar, May 21, 1648. The voyage took about 7 months and obviously there were many dangers. Read more about the men who risked their lives to bring the light of the gospel to a faraway land,...
“Dream Dreams” prayer service
The wording of this prayer service was originally used at a Vincentian Family Gathering with Fr. Gregory Gay at the conclusion of his visitation with Vincentians of the Eastern Province, U.S.A. It is about dreaming... of expanding our vision, of increased...