Reading the Bible with Fr. Pat Collins CM

Father Pat Collins, C.M. of the Irish Province posts reflections on reading the bible.A sample…. “What is quite amazing is the fact that Jesus loves us as in the same way, as if we, like him, were divine…..”  ...

Newly translated life of Vincent

Ozanet has an English translation of Bernard Koch’s article in the French encyclopedia Catholicisme “Vincent de Paul (Saint)” (Article in Catholicisme, Vol. XV, columns 1157 – 1164) Bernard Koch, C.M. The same link will lead you to materials on...

Correspondance course in Vincent and Louise

“Following Vincent.” Sr. Elisabeth Charpy, D.C. is offering a correspondence course in French that has as its objective a deeper understanding of St. Vincent and St. Louise. If you are interested in this course please contact her at: 3 bis, rue des...

“Open Letter” from Blessed Frederic

The following was written by Blessed Fredric in 1836 but could well be considered as addressed to us today. It is rich food for thought as we prepare to celebrate his feast September 9.(The text is from the second reading in the Office of Readings. It is an excerpt...

Outline for Course on VIncent de Paul

Fr. John Prager, CM. for many years taught a course Vincent for novices in English and Spanish. This is the 1995 edition of his notes.The full text can be found at http://www.famvin.org/cm/founder/charism/P-index.html   VINCENTIAN STUDIES COURSE BOQUERON, CHIRIQUI,...