On October 13, Pope Francis will beatify 27 Daughters of Charity and one of their lay collaborators, and 11 Priests and 3 Brothers of the Congregation of the Mission, who were martyred during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). Read about the Daughters of Charity, see their names and faces, and watch a YouTube video produced by Sister Angeles Infante. For a presentation of the CMs’ bios, and a YouTube video, click here.
Beatification of Daughters of Charity of the Spanish Civil War
On October 13, Pope Francis will beatify 27 Daughters of Charity and one of their lay collaborators who were martyred during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). Read about this, see their names and faces, and watch a YouTube video produced by Sister Angeles Infante.
Resources for Feast of St. Vincent de Paul: September 27
The new presentation entitled “Real, Simple: St. Vincent de Paul” contrasts Vincent’s simplicity with the great disconnect between image and substance in our modern culture. Based on writings of Fr. Thomas McKenna, CM. Also, browse our entire collection of resources related to St. Vincent.
Vincentian Approach to Evangelization
In this final installment of the Vincentian Year of Faith series, we examine the way St. Vincent looked at evangelization. Some of the principles: Evangelization is directed toward the whole person: that is, toward the mind, the spirit, the heart and the body. Evangelization is a process that reaches out to all people. Very often the poor (without even realizing it) will reveal Jesus to us. See the full presentation here.
Feast of Bl. Frederic Ozanam: September 9
Check out our new resources for the Feast of Bl. Frederic Ozanam, founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Four mini-presentations, links to YouTube videos, and more.
Door of Faith: St. Gianna Beretta Molla
See the presentation on this 20th century Saint who was a physician, mother, and member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Vincentian Year of Faith Series
Hard to believe we are already in Month 10 of the Year of Faith series. Catch up on our series of profiles of Vincentian Saints here.
Vincentian Prayers
Check out our archives of special prayers to be used by Vincentians, contributed by branches of the Family from all over the world. Prayer Before Home Visitation – Vincentian Prayer Resources – Prayer for Homeless Persons – Browse entire collection
Door of Faith: St. Agostina Pietrantoni
This month in the Vincentian Year of Faith series: the inspiring, holy life of St. Agostina Pietrantoni. See how she responded in faith to various circumstances throughout her brief life of 30 years.