All Saints’ Day: the feast of the Beatitudes that smells of charity (a Vincentian perspective)
On 1 November, the Church celebrates the ‘immense multitude’ that no one can count: not only the saints on the altars, but also the discreet holiness of those who, day after day, allow themselves to be moulded by the Gospel. From a Vincentian perspective, this feast is the day of the Beatitudes lived: holiness not […]
Father Amado García Sánchez, C.M., martyr of charity and hope
On 24 October, the Vincentian Family remembers Father Amado García Sánchez, martyr of Gijón, an example of faith, courage and charity until the end. A missionary among the poor and spiritual guide to young people, he chose to remain with his confreres during the time of persecution. His life is an invitation to live the […]
Father Giovanni Battista Manzella – missionary of joy and charity
On 23 October, the Vincentian Family remembers Father Giovanni Battista Manzella, the “trumpeter of Christ”, apostle of charity in Sardinia. A tireless missionary, he preached with simplicity and joy, founding works of faith and service to the poor. He had a humble heart, inflamed with love for God and for the least among us.
Father José María Fernández Sánchez, C.M., witness of faith and hope
On 23 October, the Vincentian Family remembers Fr. José María Fernández Sánchez, missionary and martyr of the faith. A teacher, formator and man of prayer, he faced persecution with serenity and trust in God. His life is a hymn to hope and evangelical fidelity to the end.
Saint Vincent, giant of charity
Saint Vincent de Paul is one of those figures that history cannot fully encompass within its boundaries, because his life and work continue to speak to us today.
Blessed Frédéric Ozanam: Lay Apostle of Charity and Social Justice
On 9 September, we celebrate Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, layman, husband and father, founder of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. A witness to charity and social justice, he embodied the Gospel among the poor and in the world of culture. His life is an invitation to live our faith with courage, love and concrete […]
23 August: we celebrate the Servant of God Sister Clemencia, Daughter of Charity and mother of the poor
On 23 August, we celebrate the Servant of God Francisca Benicia de Oliveira (Sister Clemencia), Daughter of Charity. Her life was a total gift to God and to the poor, lived with humility, joy and evangelical courage. Today we remember her as the “mother of the poor”, a shining example of Christian charity.
Towards the beatification of Janez Strašek, CM: Acts delivered in Rome
The Acts of the diocesan phase for the beatification of Janez Strašek, CM, Vincentian missionary and martyr of charity, were delivered in Rome. Work now begins on the “Positio”, a decisive step towards the recognition of his holiness. Join the Vincentian Family in prayer for the success of the cause.
The diocesan process for the beatification of the Servant of God Janez Ivan Strašek, C.M., has been concluded in Zagreb.
The diocesan process for the beatification of the Servant of God Janez Strašek, C.M. was concluded in Zagreb. The final session saw the moving participation of the Vincentian Family, gathered to pay homage to this witness of charity and fidelity to the Gospel. Let us now join in prayer asking that, through the intercession of […]
Who is Ján Havlik?
On 12 February, the Church commemorates Blessed Ján Havlik, a young Slovak Vincentian who bore witness to the faith to the point of heroism. Born in 1928, he was persecuted by the communist regime for his religious vocation, suffering torture, imprisonment and forced labour. His life, marked by suffering and unconditional love for Christ, ended […]
