CHAPTER FIVE: His Conformity to the Will of God When Saint Basil was once asked how a person could show his love of God, he responded that it was in doing all he could, and … Read More
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King (SSVP USA)
Gospel: (Luke 23: 35-43) The rulers sneered at Jesus and said, “He saved others, let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God.” Even the soldiers jeered at him. As … Read More
Ephemerides: November, 17
1793 In 1793, in Nantes, 90 priests are imprisioned on the ship “La Gloire”. They are tied at the ankles in groups of four and thrown into the sea at night. Those who tried to … Read More
34th Sunday O.T. – Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (José Antonio Pagola)
TAKING UP THE CROSS The story of the crucifixion that we proclaim on the Feast of Christ the King reminds us followers of Jesus that his Kingdom is not a kingdom of glory and power. … Read More
The Life of Vincent de Paul (Abelly): Book III, Chapter IV
CHAPTER FOUR: His Love of God The love of God has its home in the heart, and its most noble and perfect manifestations are known only to the one who practices them, and to God … Read More
Ephemerides: November, 16
1654 In 1654, St. Louise writes to St. Vincent that Sister Marie Jolly, the first Daughter of Charity, who was in Sedán, left with all her things after eating without saying good-by to anyone. Actually, … Read More
34th Sunday O.T. – Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Ross Reyes Dizon)
King unlike all other kings undoubtedly Jesus is King! How do we react to this proclamation? As an assembly, the elders of the people, the chief priests and the scribes bring Jesus before Pilate. After … Read More
The Life of Vincent de Paul (Abelly): Book III, Chapter III, Section III
SECTION THREE: Monsieur Vincent’s Thoughts on the Confidence We Should Have in God In the previous section we recalled the words Monsieur Vincent used in addressing his community on the subject of the confidence we … Read More
Louise, Letter 0016. To Monsieur l’Abbé de Vaux
La Chapelle, March 23,1640 Monsieur, Please excuse me for imposing on your Charity. I had promised myself to get news of you every week, either personally or through someone else. Since this has not been … Read More
Ephemerides: November, 15
1656 In 1656, Vincent announces the wreck of the ship that was taking three missionaries to Madagascar and how these were saved. 1881 In 1881, Sor Guain, who had founded a hospital for Musulmans in … Read More












