Blessed Marta Anna Wiecka was a Daughter of Charity who served the sick with great devotion. She was only 30 years old when she died, but in that short time she reached great sanctity. See video
Leaving God for God
Saint Vincent told the Daughters of Charity that if they must “leave prayer to go to serve the poor, as you have so often been taught. That is leaving God for God.” (CCD X:434-435) See a presentation on this subject
May 23: Feast of St. Joan Antida Thouret
Learn about the bravery of this Vincentian Family Saint who escaped the dangers of the French Revolution and founded her own congregation. See a presentation
The Colors of Charity
This brief video is a visual memory of the great art exhibition The colors of charity. Iconography of Saint Vincent de Paul in Italian art between the eighteenth and twentieth centuries. See the video
The Prophetic Dimension of the Vincentian Charism
Sister María Pilar López explores the Prophetic Dimension of the Vincentian Charism in light of the Social Doctrine of the Church. See the series of eight brief presentations with reflection questions
St. Louise de Marillac: a theology of tenderness
One of the most outstanding and perhaps overlooked facets of St. Louise’s character is her tenderness. See the presentation based on an article by Fr. Celestino Fernández, C.M.
Saint Louise’s Prayer Life
Fr. Corpus Juan Delgado, CM, presents some references to St. Louise’s prayer life, from her own writings and the letters of St. Vincent. See the presentation
St. Louise de Marillac, Mystic of the Holy Spirit
Over the years there was a complete evolution in Louise’s thinking. See the video from the Daughters of Charity International
St. Louise de Marillac: Gifted Mentor, Energetic Influencer
In all of her teaching and with every fiber of her being, St. Louise transmitted the flame that was alive in her. Based on writings of Sr. Elisabeth Charpy, D.C. See the presentation