The question “Where did this man get this wisdom?” (Mt 15:34) was asked about our Lord and it is understandable that we should ask it about his faithful servant St Vincent. Our saint used to … Read More
The Prophetic Dimension of the Vincentian Charism in light of the Social Doctrine of the Church
1. Introduction We have just asked the Lord to give us a heart like that of Vincent de Paul. It is said that we are able to love more that which we know better and … Read More
The Vincentian Charism and the New Evangelization
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
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
Going with God’s flow: the Charity of Christ impels us
Can you feel the ENERGY in this room? Take a minute to be aware of it, to tap into it, to align yourself with it, to open yourself to it. It’s the energy of all … Read More
The Way of St. Vincent Is Our Way. 57. Educators of Youth
You have got to persuade the younger men to be moderate and in everything you do make yourself an example to them of working for good: when you are teaching, be an example to them … Read More
The Way of St. Vincent Is Our Way. 56. Pastors of Christian communities
Guard yourselves and the whole flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you the overseers, so that you can feed the Church of God which he bought with his own blood. Acts 20:28 Parishes … Read More
The Way of St. Vincent Is Our Way. 55. Promotion of the Lay Associations
Now Jesus made his way through towns and villages preaching and proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom of God. With him went the Twelve, as well as certain women who had been cured of … Read More
The Way of St. Vincent Is Our Way. 54. Open to ecumenical dialogue
There is one Body, one Spirit, just as you were all called into one and the same hope when you were called. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God who is … Read More
The Way of St. Vincent Is Our Way. 53. The missionary confronts materialism
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit out into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, after which he was very hungry, and the tempter came … Read More