RIp van Winkle slept though the American Revolution. Are members of the Vincentian Family aware of a new form of poverty – access to a digital world? What must be done?
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Are You Looking Up… or Around You?
A late 19th-century artist, James Tissot, graphically posed a question for us today. In his depiction of the Ascension, he asks, “Why do you stand looking up into heaven? (Act 1:11) Instead of looking up to the heavens, should we be looking for Jesus’ footprints around us?
A Transforming Surprise – Encounter With Jesus
Jesus’ disciples experienced a transforming surprise.
God does not come to us in the way we want God to come. God comes to us in the ordinariness of our daily lives… if we open our eyes to see and hear, especially the cries of the poor… we will see God.
Claiming the Gift of Vincent’s Charism
“St. Vincent left a wonderful gift within the Church. He has placed it, to a large extent, in your hands and in mine. Pass it on to the young.” The Spirit is challenging Vincentians in the various branches of the Vincentian Family to identify and support people in naming and recognizing the gift and the tradition they stand in.
Who Are Vincentians?
he Vincentian family is large, multicultural, multilingual, and prophetic with more than 150 branches all over the world. They all share, in their own distinctive way, a desire to live as Christ bringing “Good News” to those on the margins of society.
Each Approach Is Necessary
An image each Vincentian should consider! It is a simple image of people imperiled by a river flooding out of control. Read on to learn how a Franciscan uses that image to explore various approaches to saving people.
Back To Basics In Religion
In his words and actions Pope Francis calls us back to the basics of Jesus’ vision. He has constantly lifted up the lowly and forgotten, given voice to all peoples in all corners of the world.
Flying under the radar! – Vincentian Professionals?
Musicians, lawyers, graphic artists, psychologists, translators, alumni of Vincentian institutions are discovering professionals like themselves. They desire to serve those in need with their specific skills.
Vincentian pioneers in America – Experience the beginning of a 200 year journey
