Earth Day – 10 Points from Laudato Si

In celebration of Earth Day an article in America Magazine, “Top Ten Takeaways from ‘Laudato Si”, reminds us that Pope Francis’ revolutionary new encyclical calls for a “broad cultural revolution” to confront the environmental crisis. “Laudato Si” is...

Comprehending the Vincentian Charism

Shijo Kanjirathamkunnel, CM, Southern Indian Province, International mission, Alaska reflects on “Vincentian Charism; Reflections on the occasion of the 400th Anniversary of our Charism” Introduction Reflecting and living the charism of each institute is...

One’s Personal Plans vs. God’s Plans

One’s Personal Plans vs. God’s Plans  –  Vincent de Paul’s Vocation Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, of the Vice-Province of Costa Rica offers this Vincentian Reflection for  March 2017 A time for understanding The opportunity to study was not a given among the sons and...

Châtillon – 400 years ago

Mizael Donizetti Poggioli, CM reminds us of the events at Châtillon – July 1617 In July 1617, Vincent de Paul became pastor in the little village of Châtillon-les-Dombes.  Three weeks later, on Sunday, August 20th, 1617, as Vincent was preparing to celebrate Mass, a...