by Communication Cont | Jun 25, 2023 | Congregation of the Mission, News, Spirituality
Introduction “Convince yourself that you will not enter into savour and sweetness of spirit unless you give yourself to the mortification of everything you desire,” said the mystic St John of the Cross. The savour and sweetness of spirit, therefore, will...
by Communication Cont | Jun 21, 2023 | 400th Anniversary Celebration, News, Spirituality
Here is the theme for June’s 400th anniversary retreat. We remind you that the programme, the various documents and all the necessary information are at the following link Vincentian spirituality, a missionary spirituality SEE – A contemplative look At the...
by Communication Cont | Jun 14, 2023 | 400th Anniversary Celebration, News, Spirituality
We want to live the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission (2025) as a privileged occasion to revitalize our missionary, synodal, and prophetic identity, following the path laid out by the Church and assumed by our...
by Communication Cont | Jun 7, 2023 | Congregation of the Mission, News, Spirituality
Throughout history, many philosophers and theologians have reflected on the virtue of meekness. Even Jesus is no exception. In the Gospel according to Matthew, Jesus says, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart” (Mt....
by Communication Cont | May 29, 2023 | Congregation of the Mission, News, Spirituality
Invitation to essentiality Introduction In the context in which we live today, the term ‘simplicity’ can easily seem an outdated, insignificant and trivial term. Yet it is important to ‘speak as we think and feel in the utmost simplicity’. This...
by Communication Cont | May 17, 2023 | News, Spirituality
Introduction To the question “how do you eat an elephant?” a wise man answered “one bite at a time”. In some way, the sage’s response reflects the idea for which Vincent insisted so much on the virtues to be acquired in view of the life...