With Deep Gratitude to Madame de Gondi and Her Husband
On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission, this article recounts the central role of Madame de Gondi, recognised by Saint Vincent de Paul as the first founder. Thanks to her faith and generosity, the Vincentian charism was born, which today inspires mission and charity throughout the world. Discover the […]
“Hands for prayer” – The prayer of the poor rises up to God
II meditation: retreat October 2024
400 years, jubilee during the jubilee: Put on the spirit of Christ as hope-filled pilgrims
With Pope Francis and Fr Tomaž Mavrič, Cm towards the Jubilee
“Put On The Spirit Of Jesus Christ”: Action Plan
Tomaž Mavrič, CM, invited us all, as “members of the Congregation, to embark with hope on this new stage of our journey towards Jesus”, encouraging us to let the Spirit “be upon us” in the process of revitalising the spirit of Jesus in our Little Company. And the paradigm for this could only be to return to the Gospel, so that we may find in it the strength to rekindle the spirit of prophecy and synodality for mission.
Spiritual Retreat 5 – 400 years VINCENTIAN CONTEMPLATION The Face in the Facess
My thanks to Superior General Fr. Tomaz Mavric and his Council for inviting me to spiritually accompany the members of the Mission Congregation from January to April 2024 on a journey of faith and love in preparation for the 4th centenary of the founding of the Mission Congregation.
Spiritual Retreat 4 – 400 years: Vincentian spirituality, a prophetic spirituality
Synodality raises the theme of the relationship between memory, witness, and prophecy as keys to the Church’s self-understanding. In fact, as a living memory of the Gospel, the Church is a witness to the love of the Father who reveals himself in Jesus Christ and acts through the dynamism of the Spirit.
Spiritual Retreat 3 – 400 years: Vincentian spirituality, a synodal spirituality
We are living a particularly intense and fruitful time in the Church since Pope Francis called us to walk the path of Synodality. It is a time of revision of life, prayerful discernment, and profound revitalization, which places us in the framework of the Second Vatican Council. This is with a view to stimulating and consolidating communion, participation, and mission among all those who form the People of God, called to live and bear witness to the faith received in Baptism in order to collaborate in building a world that reflects the values of the Kingdom.
Spiritual Retreat 2 – 400 years: Vincentian Spirituality, a missionary spirituality
At the beginning of this formative itinerary, taking as our horizon the 400th anniversary of the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission, we are invited to open ourselves to the surprises of the Lord’s Spirit, allowing ourselves to be enlightened and challenged by the Word of God, by the Vincentian charism, and by the magisterium of Pope Francis
