Catching Up on Vincentian Values During Lent – Week Three
St. Vincent de Paul encouraged five particular traits in his comrades: simplicity, meekness, mortification, humility and zeal. Come discover the stories of these Vincentian Values and how they are alive in the daily experiences of those around us. Through the 40 days...
Catching Up on Vincentian Values in Lent – Week Two
St. Vincent de Paul encouraged five particular traits in his comrades: simplicity, meekness, mortification, humility and zeal. Come discover the stories of these Vincentian Values and how they are alive in the daily experiences of those around us. Through the 40 days...
Catching Up on Vincentian Values During Lent – Week One
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. Through the 40 days of Lent, a...
A Lifetime of Waking Up
We spend our lifetime waking up! I kept thinking I knew I kept thinking I knew what being a Vincentian meant but then I learned more. In 1959 when I made my first vows In 1965 when I was ordained In 1990 when I celebrated 25th anniversary Then in 1993 I had a severe...
Change your way of thinking about the bible
Change your way of thinking about the bible In another head turner, Pope Francis recently attracted headlines when he challenged people to “consult your bible as often as your iPhones”. If Lent is about changing our way of thinking (repentance) he...
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Joyful to See the Lord in Their Midst
The risen Christ stands in the midst of his disciples and wishes them peace. He shows them his hands and his side. And they turn joyful. The disciples are not at all joyful after the death of Jesus. They are even broken and hopeless. For not only do they miss their Teacher. They also fear […]
Vincentian Prayer Images: Walking Through Each Day with St. Vincent IV
St. Vincent told the Daughters of Charity: “Saint Paul tells you how much you lose when the first thoughts of your mind are filled with anything other than God.”
Creating a Space of Retreat At Home
As we find ourselves continuing to practice physical distancing, it has called us to be creative in how we can go on ‘retreat’ and connect with faith-filled communities.