We are called to live the systemic change of the Incarnation.
Month: December 2017
Christmas Greeting from the General Curia of the Congregation of the Mission
The latest edition of NUNTIA, the bulletin of the General Curia of the Congregation of the Mission, sends Christmas and New Years greetings to the confreres of the Congregation of the Mission and the whole Vincentian Family, with a few words from the members of the community of the General Curia. At the […]
Evergreen Vincentian Resources at Christmas
There are plenty of fine spiritually nourishing Vincentian resources for Christmas making the rounds. The list keeps growing. Here are some places to start.
Christmas Greeting from Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM to the Vincentian Family
Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM asks “How can we not be grateful to the Lord for this year 2017 when we were able to celebrate our Jubilee for the 400 years of our Vincentian Charism?”
The Birth of Jesus in Interfaith Perspective
Read aloud the words of “The Magnificat”, one of the eight most ancient Christian hymns and perhaps the earliest Marian hymn. Ask yourself “Is this not a prayer that BOTH Christians and Muslims can pray together?
How a Vincentian University Can Impact Its Neighbors
A brighter future is ahead for the South End of Niagara Falls, according to revitalization plans announced today by Niagara University, the city of Niagara Falls and several community partners.
Translating the charism of Vincent – Journal of Vincentian Social Action
Journal of Vincentian Social Action, published by St.John’s University, engages the local, national and global community on issues of poverty and social injustice in the service of the disadvantaged.
Contest and Film Festival “Finding Vince 400”
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, during the celebration of the Papal Audience, we announced the start of an arts contest and film festival entitled “Finding Vince 400.” Please share the attached brochure with the members of your groups and all the collaborators with whom you live your apostolate: parishes, schools, institutes, universities, youth groups; and any other person or group that may be interested in participating.
“His Love… keeps surprising us today, here and now!”
In this third reflection on the Advent letter by Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, we are invited to meditate on “His Love… keeps surprising us today, here and now!”
Funeral Details for Fr. Stephen India
Funeral Details for Fr. Stephen India
+ Fr. Stephen India
Fr. Stephen India passed to his eternal rest this morning at the age of 95.
Nuntia November 2017
Nuntia November 2017 is now available online.
Icon of Charity: With Light in the Eyes • A Video from Fr. Tomaz Mavrič, CM
Icon of Charity: With light in the eyes. The third video of the current series of reflections presents the triptych with the icon of St. Vincent dePaul written by Polish iconographer Mariola Bicho-Zajączkowska and inspired by Fr. Luigi Mezzadri, CM on the occasion of 400th anniversary of Vincentian Charism. Both of them tell us shortly why they icon was made and what is the meaning of the image.
Welcoming the Stranger in St. Vincent’s Parish, Philadelphia
The Pope’s call to welcome the stranger is certainly welcomed in the community of St. Vincent’s parish.
Advent and the dented coin – Taking another look
Taking another look is particularly relevant during Advent as we journey toward the birth of Jesus.
Inventive Unto Infinity – A Presence Hidden in Plain Sight
I must admit that I never saw the connection that was hidden in plain sight. In the Eucharist, for those who believe life is changed, not ended.
Too early for the Shepherds and Wise Men?
The wise men and shepherds were seekers. Their lives were not filled up with themselves and their personal needs. They were open and looking for the long-awaited one.
Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
Have a blessed Holy Week!
I have never thought about the people that were named in the Gospels. I would agree that they may be…
Generally, I love the laconic nature of Mark's Gospel. The Passion narrative is very compelling in its starkness, with one…
Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!