In an era troubled by social conflicts, Rosalie Rendu joyfully became a servant to the poorest, restoring dignity to each one by means of material help, education and the teaching of the Christian mystery, inducing Frédéric Ozanam to place himself at the service of the poor.
February 1: Feast of the Martyrs of Angers
Learn about two Daughters of Charity who were martyred at the time of the French Revolution: See a Slide Presentation · See a Timeline of All Vincentian Saints and Blesseds
January 25: Foundation of the Congregation of the Mission
In celebration of the anniversary of the founding of the Congregation of the Mission, we present a new SlideShare presentation based on an essay by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. on Saint Vincent de Paul’s vision for his Congregation of the Mission. Learn more about St. Vincent’s model of priesthood and what it means to be a Vincentian Priest-Missioner, then and now.
The “Other” Who Assists Us
Spend a few minutes with this meditation (slide show) on the different ways that God reveals Himself to us. Thank you to Fr. Bruce Krause, C.M. for providing this reflection.
What It’s Like To Be Homeless and Lose Everything
Most people who are homeless, or near homeless, have run out of good options. They work with the options they have. To get a sense of what this is like, try the “game” called Hobson’s Choice.
Vincentians Reflecting On Our Experiences of Service
Vincentians believe that true religion is found among the poor, and that as we attend to their needs, they inspire us and evangelize us. Following an experience of service to the poor, we reflect together on that experience and its implications. This week’s featured resource is a slide presentation to help with that reflection: 5 Reflections On Our Ministry As … Read More
January 7: Feast of Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira
In her vocational journey as a Daughter of Charity, Lindalva was sent to Salvador in Bahia, Brazil to a shelter for the elderly called “Dom Pedro II”. Like Marguerite Naseau, the good country girl at the time of Saint Vincent (the “first Daughter of Charity”), Sister Lindalva served with joy and simplicity. She once declared: “Working with the elderly makes … Read More
January 4: Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
In 1809 Elizabeth Ann Seton established the first congregation of Sisters to be founded in the United States. This was their connection with the great Vincentian family in France: they served Jesus Christ as they found Him among the poor, the uneducated and the sick. To learn more about St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and her adaptation of the Vincentian tradition, please view or download from the resources listed here.
Superior General’s Advent Letter as a Slide Presentation
Merry Christmas to all! Here are some excerpts from the Advent 2015 Letter of Fr. Gregory Gay, C.M. which we’ve illustrated with photos from the mission in Madagascar. [See the presentation.] God fulfills the promises made to our ancestors, renewing them today by using us as humble instruments… we are the servants of those who are forgotten and abandoned and cast aside.
Meditation on St. Vincent and the Incarnation
While Jesus was living on the earth, He focused all His thoughts on the salvation of souls. Saint Vincent believed that Jesus “still continues to come to us every day for this same reason.” (XI.74) Saint Vincent adored the Savior who is present every day in the world and in human beings. See the presentation.