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St Vincent and the Mystery of Vocation

For everyone who knows one is called by God, more than doing or preaching mission, it is important to be a missionary (never an employee), assuming the demands of one’s baptismal vocation and living in consequence of the grace that has been given to him/her as a continuation of the saving work of Jesus Christ. Missionary commitment will then be the most beautiful manifestation of one’s vocational maturity and spiritual fruitfulness. (Fr. Vinicius Augusto Ribeiro, CM)

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Pope Francis has chosen “Forgive us our trespasses: grant us your peace” as the theme for the celebration January 1, 2025. The Holy Year, which the Pope opened on December 2024, is “a time for conversion that calls us not to condemn, but instead to bring about reconciliation and peace.

Response of love to a call of Love – EN

Response of love to a call of Love – EN

Giving ourselves fully to our brothers and sisters who are poor is a promise made from our entrance into the Company. The radicality of a Daughter of Charity’s gift of self takes concrete form in the free and joyful passion that she puts into serving, being inventive and loving. (Sister Françoise Petit)

St Vincent de Paul – Contemplation, Action, Celebration

St Vincent de Paul – Contemplation, Action, Celebration

St. Vincent de Paul is more than just a historical figure; he symbolizes the power of transformation. He is known as the ‘Mystic of Charity’ who dedicated his life to serving the poor and abandoned. He balanced his life with contemplation (deepening his relationship with God), action (serving others), and celebration of gratitude (appreciating divine […]

With the Blessed Virgin Mary – A Perspective of Eternity

With the Blessed Virgin Mary – A Perspective of Eternity

“Every Christian should love the Blessed Virgin with all his heart and worship her because of her extraordinary dignity and the virtues with which God has endowed her to be the Mother of God-Man.” (M3, E777-778) Together with St. Louis de Marillac, let us contemplate the mystery of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, […]

Stay with us, Risen Jesus!

Stay with us, Risen Jesus!

The Resurrection is the central fact of the Christian Faith. It begins with defeat, crucifixion and pain, but ends in triumph. Joyful religions can test themselves on days when there is no death, grief or sorrow, but it took the Love of God, who touches our tragedies in life, to convince us that in Him […]