As the one who had received the Marian apparitions for the Miraculous Medal, St. Catherine Labouré wanted her identity to remain secret; but this made it more difficult to bring the Medal to the world. See the presentation based on an article written by the late Sr. Frances Ryan, D.C.
Three Challenges of the Miraculous Medal
Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. suggests that the Miraculous Medal challenges its millions of wearers to have, like Mary, three characteristics. See the presentation
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Spirituality for Mission
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s “spirituality for mission” is an inspiration for present-day Vincentians to avoid some of the ways that we block our own effectiveness as servants of God. See the presentation
“Come to the Altar…” and Live the Eucharist
Mary motivates us to “Come to the Altar,” to encounter her Son in the Eucharist, and then to live the Eucharist. From a homily by Fr. Agostinho Teixeira de Sousa, CM. See the presentation called “Come to the Altar… Live the Eucharist!”
Marian Spirituality and the Vincentian Charism
Based on the articles Marian Spirituality and the Vincentian Charism by Corpus Delgado, C.M., and The Blessed Virgin Mary in the Spiritual Experience of Saint Vincent by Jean Pierre Renouard, C.M. See the presentation
Vincent de Paul: One of the Great Saints of History (3-part series)
“…the saints who have left behind a profound impression in the history of humankind and of the Church did so because they have discovered a new dimension to Christianity… To that genre of spirituality that has enriched Christianity by transforming some universal values… belongs Saint Vincent de Paul.” (José María Román, C.M.) See presentation
St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M. (September 11)
Learn more about the early life and formation of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, whose feast day is September 11. See the presentation
Frederic Ozanam and The Face of Christ (Video)
In Frederic Ozanam’s eyes, faith without charity had no meaning. See a video with quotes from Ozanam’s letters.
August 30: Blessed Ghebre Michael
“For the life, death, and beatification of Blessed Ghebre Michael, we rejoice and are glad.” – Fr. Richard McCullen, C.M. See a presentation, “Blessed Ghebre Michael and the Fullness of Truth”