Evergreen Vincentian Resources at Christmas
There are plenty of fine spiritually nourishing Vincentian resources for Christmas making the rounds. The list keeps growing. Here are some places to start.
The Birth of Jesus in Interfaith Perspective
Read aloud the words of “The Magnificat”, one of the eight most ancient Christian hymns and perhaps the earliest Marian hymn. Ask yourself “Is this not a prayer that BOTH Christians and Muslims can pray together?
Contest and Film Festival “Finding Vince 400”
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, during the celebration of the Papal Audience, we announced the start of an arts contest and film festival entitled “Finding Vince 400.” Please share the attached brochure with the members of your groups and all the collaborators with whom you live your apostolate: parishes, schools, institutes, universities, youth groups; and any other person or group that may be interested in participating.
Icon of Charity: With Light in the Eyes • A Video from Fr. Tomaz Mavrič, CM
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.
Welcoming the Stranger in St. Vincent’s Parish, Philadelphia
The Pope’s call to welcome the stranger is certainly welcomed in the community of St. Vincent’s parish.
Advent letter from Superior General
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.
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Have a blessed Holy Week!
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Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!