Saint Vincent, in the exercise of his priesthood, came face to face with the poor. Through this encounter, Vincent knew that he looked on the face of Christ. This experience was Vincent’s moment of truth, … Read More
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Convert to Roman Catholicism; foundress of the American Sisters of Charity, which was the first sisterhood native to the United States; a wife, mother, widow, sole parent, foundress, educator, social minister, and spiritual leader, Elizabeth … Read More
A Short Life of Blessed Marcantonio Durando (1801-1880)
1. The family: childhood and youth The Durandos were a respected and wealthy family in Mondovì. They had ten children, of whom two died in infancy. Marcantonio was born on 22 May 1801. The family … Read More
The Unedited Collection of Letters of Blessed Marcantonio Durando
Fr. Durando never wrote a book, nor published one, except for an “educative” pamphlet, written for an Institute of the Daughters of Charity at Fontanetta Po. His collection of letters, however, is a veritable “monument,” … Read More
Marcantonio Durando: The Decree on the Virtues
Marcantonio Durando A priest of the Congregation of St Vincent de Paul Founder of the Institute of the Sisters of Jesus the Nazarene (1801-1880) The decree on the virtues “Speaking the truth in love, we … Read More
Blessed Marco Antonio Durando
Blessed Marco Antonio Durando was born May 22, 1801 in Mondovi, Italy and died December 10, 1880 in Turin, Italy. A priest of the Congregation of the Mission, he founded the Institute of the Sisters … Read More
Second Sunday of Advent (José Antonio Pagola)
To make new ways The early Christians saw, in what the Baptist was doing, the prophet who prepared decisively the way for Jesus. Hence, over the centuries, the Baptist has become a call that keeps … Read More
Second Sunday of Advent (Rosalino Reyes Dizon)
Our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we also await a savior (Phil. 3:20) Not only will we never sin if we remember the end (Sir. 7:36), but also we will look to the past, … Read More
Catherine Spalding: co-foundress of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN) maintain a vibrant presence in ministry in the US. This article presents an overview of their co-foundress, Catherine Spalding, and shows Mother Catherine to be the creative, mission-driven, … Read More
Vincent de Paul: A priest of charity at the service of the poor
Vincent, a follower of the French school, viewed the priest as a man who performed acts of worship, thus the priest had to be holy in order to deal with holy things. Priesthood was a … Read More