8. The laity, light of the world Through Jesus the whole body is fitted and joined together, every joint adding its own strength, for each separate part to work according to its function. So the … Read More
MISEVI: Lay Vincentian Missionaries
0. A Little History At the dawn of the Millennium there was the first International Assembly of MISEVI at Los Molinos (Madrid); an event for the JMV who saw their dream become reality: international level … Read More
The Way of St. Vincent Is Our Way. 7. How great is a good priest
7. How great is a good priest After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them out ahead of him, in pairs, to all the towns and places he himself was to visit. He … Read More
The Way of St. Vincent Is Our Way. 6. The poor are evangelized
6. The poor are evangelized Go back and tell John what you have seen and heard; the blind see again, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life, … Read More
Saint Vincent De Paul, 1595-1617
The purpose of this paper is to survey the formative years of Saint Vincent de Paul, with special emphasis on his growth in sanctity. It will be presented in three parts. The first deals with … Read More
The Major Studies on Vincent de Paul
There are two Vincent de Pauls who have come down to us: the Vincent of legend and the Vincent of history. The Vincent of legend is the Saint of popular piety. This is the Vincent … Read More
Fourth Sunday of Advent (José Antonio Pagola)
Women believers After receiving God’s call announcing to her that she will be the mother of the Messiah, Mary sets out alone. A new life in the service of her son Jesus starts for her. … Read More
Fourth Sunday of Advent (Rosalino Reyes Dizon)
The love of money is the root of all evil (1 Tim 6:10) The financial powers dictate austerity and social cuts in order to solve the debt crisis. With the cooperation of submissive governments, they … Read More
The Way of St. Vincent Is Our Way. 5. “…To be perfect…”
5. “… To be perfect …” You must therefore be perfect just as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48 … make every effort to put on the Spirit of Christ himself (Common Rules I, … Read More
A life of service, a life of true happiness
“Well hello. I’m glad you al made it. Otherwise I’d be up here talking to myself.” —Sister Louise Grundish speaking to the Pittsburgh Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association Sister Louise Grundish is not a stand-up comedian, … Read More