Some significant Vincentian elements for the present day process of evangelization [1] Introduction When Father Joseph Agostino invited me to make this presentation, I was flattered and experienced a certain pride. After all, not just … Read More
The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church (7)
7. The poor are protagonists and not simply the beneficiaries of the Church’s mission We have recalled the fact that the salvation of the poor is constituted as the center of the Church’s mission. We … Read More
The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church (6)
6. The mission of the Church and those who evangelize When Pope Francis referred to the urgency of the evangelizing mission of the church in the midst of today’s world, he exclaimed: How I long … Read More
The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church (5)
5. The world, as seen and desired by God, is the environment in which the mission of the Church is accomplished In order to describe the Vincentian vision of the world and history, Father Morin … Read More
Vincentian Spirituality
Introduction The Vincentian Youth are called to spread the flame of charity in the world of those who are poor. We need to be grounded in the faith we have received from the Church, live … Read More
The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church (4)
4. The salvation of the poor at the center of the Church’s mission Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac shared the same experience: the poor are members of Christ and as such, are members … Read More
Systemic change
“No one patches an old cloak with a piece of unshrunken cloth… People do not put new wine into old wineskins…” (Mt 9:16-17) I. The reality that challenges us On February 2-4, 2007 during the … Read More
The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church (3)
3. Participation of the laity, especially women, in the mission of the Apostles The biographers of Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac highlight their important contribution to the promotion of the laity, especially women. … Read More
St Vincent and Mental Prayer
Unfortunately, although Vincent had read widely in the classics of prayer, and has been called “a master whose prudence and sagacity really amount to genius” he has left us no treatise on prayer. We do … Read More
Reflections on the renewal of Vincentian Spirituality
For a long time, I have wanted to write this article. For many reasons, however, I have had a certain reticence about putting these thoughts on paper. What gives me most cause for hesitation is … Read More