World Day of Peace

World Day of Peace, sometimes unofficially known as World Peace Day, is a feast day dedicated to peace  celebrated on January 1, on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. It was introduced in 1967 and inspired by the encyclicals Pacem in Terris and Populorum...

Pray tiny bit more in the Year of Faith

Looking for a simple way to deepen prayer in the coming year? “Pray just a tiny bit more.” This guest post from Susan Stabile offers an example of a simple  way of building on things that are already a pattern in our lives. In this case it is as simple...
We are signs of hope in the New Year

We are signs of hope in the New Year

Being part of something bigger than ourselves in the New Year! Sr. Meg Kymes, DC reflects on an unexpected opportunity  to serve rooted in her being part of something bigger. A FedEx delivery person was touched just by knowing she was a Sister .  Hours after the...
Fostering Faith Formation in the New Year

Fostering Faith Formation in the New Year

How can churches create a future for faith formation using the four scenarios as a guide to responding creatively and proactively to the religious and spiritual needs of people—today and into the future? The good news is that there are proven strategies, ideas, and...
10 ways to love in the New Year

10 ways to love in the New Year

Father Reinhard  Kofler, CM, Vienna, Austria writes  on his Facebook Vincentian International Communications Group – “10 point-wisdom from the bible” – I think they are also Vincentian values: easy to recognise and live them in the new year...