Catching Up on Vincentian Values During Lent – Week Three

St. Vincent de Paul encouraged five particular traits in his comrades: simplicity, meekness, mortification, humility and zeal. Come discover the stories of these Vincentian Values and how they are alive in the daily experiences of those around us. Through the 40 days of Lent, a new story will be shared daily. Make it your Lenten challenge to dive into the five Vincentian virtues of simplicity, meekness, mortification, humility and zeal. See how the everyday practices of being honest, approachable, self-disciplined, realistic and hardworking, in the spirit of St. Vincent, can transform your own life and the lives of others.

The Journey Begins

Day 1 – First Step on the Vincentian Way – Thomas McKenna Day 2 – In the Vincentian Way – Mary Gilbart Day 3 – With a Good Heart – Ivette Detres Day 4 – Waking Up – John Freund

Week One – Stories of Simplicity

Day 5 – Just Listen – Frank Sacks Day 6 – Lifting up Spirit – Larry Huber Day 7 – Open and Honest – Jack Timlin Day 8 – Simple Providence  – Frank Sacks Day 9 – Truthful – Mary Gilbart Day 10 – Transparency – Thomas McKenna  

Week Two – Stories of Meekness

Day 11 – Reflect – Katherine Cartegena Day12 – SIlent Storm  – Al Smith Day 13 – Open Door – Al Pehrsson Day 14 – Available – Liz Wilson Day 15 – Gentle Help – Robert Stone Day 16 – Approachable – Thomas McKenna

Week Three – Stories of Mortification, Self-discipline

Day 17 – Joyful Sacrifice – Darcy O’Hara Day 18 – Convinced – Robert Maloney Day 19 – Sometimes – Lou Trotta Day 20 – Like Christ – Robert Maloney Day 21 – The Dirty Work – Darcy O’Hara Day 22 – Focus – Tom McKenna

Coming Week Four – Humility, Realism