Fr. Hugh O’Donnell, C.M. defines discernment as a process by which the Spirit calls us to use our freedom to act in a certain way. He defines it as “a choice, not between good and evil, but between two or more goods.” See a presentation
The Journey of St. Joan Antida Thouret
See a presentation on the life of St. Joan Antida Thouret, feast day May 23. English · Español
St. Louise Teaches Us About Humility
Check out this one-and-a-half-minute video featuring some quotes from the Spiritual Writings of St. Louise de Marillac.
St. Louise and the Confraternities of Charity
St. Louise promoted the participation of women in the Church for the benefit of the most disadvantaged people. In this presentation, learn all that she did to motivate, organize, and revitalize the first Confraternities of Charity. See the presentation
St. Louise’s Leadership Style
Learn about St. Louise de Marillac’s leadership, her creativity and risk-taking, and her method of conflict resolution. See the presentation.
The Mystical Journey of Louise de Marillac
“…the intimate union that God established with St. Louise was done out of pure love and enabled her (and enables us) to offer this same love to those who are poor… enables us to act as prophets and denounce the injustice of the suffering of the innocent.” – Fr. Benito Martínez Betanzos, CM. See the presentation
Lenten Reflections
See or download a brief Lenten presentation containing excerpts from past Lenten letters of the CM Superiors General and other quotes from writings of our Vincentian founders.
Lenten Reflection
A presentation based on an excerpt of a past Lenten letter of Fr. Robert Maloney, CM. See the presentation