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
Week Four – Stories of Humility, Realism
Day 23 – Beautiful Music – Tim Lyons
Day 24 – Time and Attention – Joe Lesenko
Day 25 – Gifts and Talents – Beth Racine
Day 26 – Others First – Ivette Detres
Day 27 – Gateway of Service – Stephen Carp
Day 28 – All is Gift – Tom McKenna
Week Five – Stories of Zeal
Day 29 – Respect and Dignity – Bill O’Brien
Day 30 – Work Hard – Laura Ford
Day 31 – Commitment – Marge Clifford
Day 32 – Zeal for God – Mary Jo Timlin-Hoag
Day 33 – Devotion – Paulette Mican
Day 34 – Embers – Tom McKenna
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