Both Pope Francis and our Superior General have shared their thoughts on vocations. What they have to say is very valuable and on target in a number of ways. I will highlight what struck a very personal note for me. You will see just how personal in a personal...
“For us Vincentians, the joy of the Gospel comes from a conviction that, as Vincent de Paul said, we continue the mission of Jesus on earth.”
“The Heart of University Life is a project of discovery.” This is how the Vincentian Superior General sees the ministry of higher education. In his career-focused to Niaraga University he spoke of the great power of a university in it faculty and students. I ask you to use it in ever more creative ways.
“With the Advent letter in 2016, we began reflecting on the pillars of Saint Vincent’s spirituality: the Incarnation, the Holy Trinity, and the Eucharist. In this Lenten letter, we will reflect on the fourth pillar, the Blessed Virgin Mary.”
Superior General’s letter for the closing of the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian Charism “ON THE THRESHOLD OF THE FIFTH CENTURY OF THE VINCENTIAN CHARISM”
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?”
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!”
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.
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.
The Advent letter from Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM is a letter with a lot of content. Therefore, to help assimilate it, FamVin offers this presentation of the main ideas.
In his Advent letter, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, 25th successor of St. Vincent, invites us to reflect on the Eucharist in the Vincentian tradition and, more particularly, on the experience and spirituality of St. Vincent de Paul.
Day of the Poor, as Saint Vincent de Paul Wanted: An Interview with Father Tomaž Mavrič ROME , November 17, 2017 / 11:00 AM (ACI Stampa). On the occasion of the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis sent to all dioceses and religious orders a message entitled “Let us love, not with words but […]
“You will be on the right path, the path that will lead you to the highest point of happiness and meaning in your life.”