32. Called to evangelize the poor All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations; baptize them in the name of the Father and … Read More
The Way of St. Vincent Is Our Way. 31. Unity of life
31. Unity of life My food is to do the will of the one who sent me, and to complete his work. John 4:34 Moreover, our vocation—that is, our purpose, nature and spirit—should direct the … Read More
The Way of St. Vincent Is Our Way. 30. Interested in knowing the Spirit of the Congregation
30. Interested in knowing the Spirit of the Congregation Jesus said: ‘Every scribe who becomes a disciple of the Kingdom of Heaven is like a householder who brings out from his storeroom things both new … Read More
The Way of St. Vincent Is Our Way. 29. Animated by missionary zeal
29. Animated by missionary zeal I am the Good Shepherd; I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my … Read More
The Way of St. Vincent Is Our Way. 28. Mortification in Body and Spirit
28. Mortification in Body and Spirit Those who love their life, destroy it, while those who hate their life in this world, preserve it to live eternally. If anyone would serve me, let that one … Read More
The Way of St. Vincent Is Our Way. 27. The meek shall inherit the Earth
27. The meek shall inherit the Earth Blessed are the meek, they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 The Congregation, furthermore, tries to express its spirit in five virtues drawn from its own special way … Read More
The Way of St. Vincent Is Our Way. 26. Humble of Heart
26. Humble of Heart Come to me, all you who labor and are overburdened, and I will give you rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart; … Read More
The Way of St. Vincent Is Our Way. 25. Simple as doves and prudent as serpents
25. Simple as doves and prudent as serpents All you need to say is ‘yes’ if you mean ‘yes’; ‘no’ if you mean ‘no’; anything more than this comes from the evil one. Matthew 5:37 … Read More
The Way of St. Vincent Is Our Way. 24. Docile to Divine Providence
24. Docile to Divine Providence So do not start worrying: ‘Where will my food come from? or my drink? or my clothes?’ These are things the pagans are always concerned about. Your Father in heaven … Read More
The Way of St. Vincent Is Our Way. 23. Compassionate and effective love
23. Compassionate and effective love As they left Jericho, a large crowd followed Jesus. Now there were two blind men sitting at the side of the road. When they heard that it was Jesus who … Read More