The Advent/Christmas Season holds up numerous individuals who can be placed in the category of “consecrated persons.” Some of them are easy to identify; others require a little more thought. For example, have you considered … Read More
The Prophetic Character of the Vincentian Charism
Introduction “The prophetic character of the Vincentian charism” … when such a title is presented, the thesis that one hopes to develop is clearly expressed. “The prophetic character of the Vincentian charism” is an affirmation, … Read More
The role of Counsellor to Vincentian Family groups
Introduction This account is meant to provide some guidelines concerning the profile, role and functions of the counsellor to groups of lay people within the Vincentian Family. I will be presenting it in outline form … Read More
Vincentian Spirituality: A Spirituality Of the Poor? A Spirituality Of Justice?
In 1625 Vincent de Paul founded the Congregation of the Mission and in 1633 he co-founded the Daughters of Charity along with Louise de Marillac. His primary heritage to both these apostolic groups, along with … Read More
Itinerary and elements of Vincentian Spirituality
We cannot separate Vincentian spirituality from the person of Saint Vincent. We should enter first through the door of the spiritual experience of Saint Vincent. This is an absolute prerequisite. But, conscious of the time … Read More
The poor: An attempt to fathom the mind of St. Vincent
I. Introduction While reading Louis Abelly’s La Vie De S. Vincent De Paul, I was struck by his use of the adjective pauvre. Abelly lived at St. Lazare during the later part of St. Vincent’s … Read More
Dialogue with Islam
Dialogue with Islam is one of the most challenging tasks of the Christians today. It is challenging for some reasons: theologically, Islam and Christianity have the same monotheistic roots as “Abrahamic religions”; but historically, Islam … Read More
Vincentian Contributions to the New Evangelization
Introduction For some time in the Congregation of the Mission and in many circles of the Vincentian Family we have listened to people speak about the Vincentian manner of “being” and “doing”. On the one … Read More
The Liberation of the poor: the Vincentian Rule to Make the Gospel of Jesus Christ Effective (6)
Conclusion It is time to conclude. We have spoken about the urgent need to free the poor from slavery and marginalization. We have stated thus such liberation is only possible if we return to the … Read More
The Liberation of the poor: the Vincentian Rule to Make the Gospel of Jesus Christ Effective (5)
The Vincentian Rule: to make the gospel of Jesus Christ effective today If Jesus Christ has commanded us to evangelize: Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15; cf., … Read More














