Rediscover Vincentian Stories of Awakening

St. Vincent de Paul encouraged five particular traits in his comrades: simplicity, meekness, mortification, humility and zeal. Through the 40 days of Lent, we shared stories of ordinary people from all walks of life who shared their stories of how and when they woke up to the values in their life Here is the opportunity to rediscover the stories of these Vincentian Values and how they are alive in the daily experiences of those around us. It was a privilege to see how the everyday practices of being honest, approachable, self-disciplined, realistic and hardworking, in the spirit of St. Vincent, transformed their lives 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 Cartagena 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

Week Six – Vincentian Values

Day 35 – Becoming Aware – John Freund Day 36 – Being Vincentian -Tim Lyons Day 37 –  Because of Our Love –  Laura Ford Day 38 – Transformed – Katherine Cartagena Day 39 – Compassion  – Mary Jo Timllin Hoag Day 40 – God’s Kingdom – Tom McKenna Easter – Alleluia! He Is Risen! Share with us which stories especially touched you.