Today is the 377th anniversary of the day St. Louise de Marillac and four Daughters of Charity pronounced vows for the first time.
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Why is the Feast of the Annunciation so important to Daughters of Charity?
Here is the answer to this question, in 6 slides.
Fasting … vows with open hands
On this happy day of Sr. Ellen Reilly’s vows, I hold out to you what might seem to be a strange topic: fasting. It’s...
“Why are you here, Elijah?” Fr. Griffin reflects
Griffin consecratedSo much happens on March 25th in the Vincentian Family – Father Pat Griffin reflects on “Why are you here, Elijah?”
Snowflakes, and Vows, that wake up the world
Although community is largely what draws me to this vocation, I did not previously understand how deeply woven it is into poverty, celibacy and obedience.
17,000 Daughters of Charity make a “wave”
I never thought of 17,000 Daughters making an international "wave" until I read Sr. Amanda Kerns recent post on Drink Deeply, My daughter. Nor did I realize that on average there are 208 Daughters in some 80 plus countries on five continents! Thanks Amanda! Today,...
March 25 in the Vincentian Family
So much happens on March 25 beginning with the Annunciation.
Are vows, virtues still relevant?
Are vows and virtues relevant is the question posed by Tim Williams CM, Provincial Director of the Daughters of Charity Australia, in his reflection VOWS, VIRTUES AND RELEVANCE
Daughters renew vows with the Pope
(Vatican Radio) For the Christian, "making progress" means "lowering oneself" on the road of humility in order allow God’s love to emerge and be clearly seen. This was the central focus of Pope Francis’ homily on Monday morning at Mass in the Domus Sanctae Marthae...
