Like the wandering Russian in The Way of the Pilgrim, I am startled whenever I read the words of Luke’s Gospel: “Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and never … Read More
Vincentian prayer
Introduction It was with great interest that I prepared this reflection on “Vincentian Prayer” for the Sisters of the Asian Vincentian Institute. I think that I have gathered the most significant aspects of the life … Read More
Repetition of Prayer
In the chapel of the old St Lazare, twice or more a week, towards the end of morning prayer, St Vincent would gather his confrères around himself. He would then call upon them to share … Read More
The Litany of St. Vincent de Paul
Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God, the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on … Read More
Prayer for Vocations written by St. Vincent De Paul
O Lord, send good workers to your Church, but may they be good! Send good missionaries to work in your vineyard, laborers, O my God, such as they ought to be: utterly detached from themselves, … Read More
Prayers for the St. Vincent de Paul Society
Open my eyes Open my eyes that I may see the deepest needs of men, women and children Move my hands that they may feed the hungry; Touch my heart that it may bring warmth … Read More
Prayer for Vocations of the Congregation of the Mission
O Hope of Israel, its savior in time of trouble, look down with kindness from Heaven. Take a close look at your vineyard, and provide whatever is necessary for it. Swell its streams, increase its … Read More