St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M., whose feast day is Feb. 18, offers some candid commentaries in a letter to his brother. Read them, and the rest of his story, in this SlideShare presentation.
Vincentian Quotes Slideshow With Music
Inspire others at your next gathering… share what being a Vincentian is all about… using this video from the Daughters of Charity International, featuring quotes from our holy founders, set to beautiful music.
Journey to the De Paul Centre in Kenya
In collaboration with their brothers and sisters of several other branches of the Vincentian Family, the Congregation of the Mission has been accompanying the poor in Kenya for over 20 years. We invite you to journey to Kenya with the missioners in this multimedia story — an integration of text, audio, and photography.
Feast of Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C.
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