About the Series
St. Vincent de Paul encouraged five particular traits in his comrades: simplicity, meekness, mortification, humility and zeal. Come discover the stories of these virtues and how they are alive in the daily experiences of those around us. Throughout the 40 days of Lent, a new story will be posted daily. See how the everyday practices of being honest, approachable, self-disciplined, realistic and hardworking, in the spirit of St. Vincent, can transform your own life and the lives of others.
Drawing Deeper to Christ this Lent
Have you missed a Lenten reflection story? Don’t miss your chance to draw deeper to Christ this Lent.
Day 24: Reach Out
As Vincentians, we seek Christ in the faces and hearts of the people we encounter every day. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 6, and continuing throughout the Lenten season, men and women just like you will share stories of...
Day 23: A Bridge to Mercy
As Vincentians, we seek Christ in the faces and hearts of the people we encounter every day. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 6, and continuing throughout the Lenten season, men and women just like you will share stories of...
Day 22: Gratitude & Openness
As Vincentians, we seek Christ in the faces and hearts of the people we encounter every day. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 6, and continuing throughout the Lenten season, men and women just like you will share stories of...
Day 21: The Ones Who Teach Us
As Vincentians, we seek Christ in the faces and hearts of the people we encounter every day. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 6, and continuing throughout the Lenten season, men and women just like you will share stories of...
Day 20: In the Details
As Vincentians, we seek Christ in the faces and hearts of the people we encounter every day. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 6, and continuing throughout the Lenten season, men and women just like you will share stories of...
Thanks,Fr. Al & thanks for sending,Fr. John…
Before illness caught up with me, I spent 26 years primarily as a high school teacher (& counselor) in NJ . I was not a great pedagogue. Somehow,despite my twists and turns of lifestyle, a Vincentian openness remained,and good things happened between myself and the “kids”. Thanks,guys,from my heart.
John,you wrote recently about waking up. From 1953-57 and into the winter of 1958,60 years ago this month,I walked around half awake like a zombie. Nevertheless,you were great brothers to me although I wasn’t diagnosed with narcolepsy until age 41.
With fond appreciation,
Ed Ambrose,AA,St. Joe’s,1957
P.S. I have four degrees,but I’m proudest of my AA from St. Joe’s..