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...

Vincent and Pope Francis on the bible

Change your way of thinking about the bible  In another head turner, Pope Francis recently attracted headlines when he challenged people to “consult your bible as often as your iPhones”. If Lent is about changing our way of thinking (repentance) he certainly hit on a...