“Sound Bites” from 1799

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.

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.

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.

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