A Celebration of Many Cultures
April is Celebrate Diversity & Multicultural Month. As a faith-filled community, we see the face of Christ in everyone we serve regardless of nationality, belief, or background. As Vincentians, we serve in various multicultural parishes up and down the east coast....
Drawing Deeper to Christ this Lent
Drawing Deeper to Christ this Lent by Vincentians of the Eastern Province | Apr 2, 2019 Have you missed a Lenten reflection story? Don’t miss your chance to draw deeper to Christ this Lent. Day 24: Reach Out by Lena Farrell | Apr 2, 2019 As Vincentians, we seek...
Worldwide Vincentian Family Stands with the People of Venezuela
To all the members of the Vincentian Family (VF) in the world, and especially to our brothers and sisters in Venezuela, we express our concern and our solidarity in the face of the dramatic situation Venezuelans are experiencing in their country. We are aware of the...
Is History Repeating Itself: Part Two
Two centuries ago the first Vincentians in the US had no idea of what they getting into. Is our history repeating itself? Even after a lifetime of trying to live the mission of bringing good news to the poor I was struck by the following paragraph in a recent engaging...
The Inner Compass
In his bi-weekly column for FamVin, Fr. Tom McKenna of the Eastern Province of Vincentians uses the metaphor of our inner compass to provoke thought about the guidance systems for men and women wishing to share in the mission of bringing good news to those on the...
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What’s the Difference Between Prayers and Praying?
Prayer is like being in the presence of someone who loves us greatly. We spontaneously try to become like the beloved.
Charity in a Smile
When we arrive at the home of a poor person, the first thing we give them is our smile. I believe this is charity.
Why is the Vincentian Family Involved With Homeless Initiatives?
All this is the background for understanding why homelessness was a major focus of St. Vincent’s charitable work even if we have not always recognized it.