The culture of organ donation in the Vincentian charism
Learn more about how Vincentian spirituality can be an engine of hope and change in society. This article explores how the culture of organ donation fits deeply into the Vincentian charism, inspired by St Vincent de Paul.
Forgiveness: a path of personal and community transformation
A Vincentian approach based on Volume XII of the Entretiens de SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL, in dialogue with Jean MONBOURQUETTE and René GIRARD
The value of the resurrection of Jesus Christ for Saint Vincent de Paul
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the beating heart of the spirituality of Saint Vincent de Paul: a light that transforms service to the poor into the announcement of a new life. In the figure of the risen Christ, we find the guide for every gesture of our mission, making charity a true paschal experience.
Easter Triduum – The Vigil
The Easter Vigil is the mother of all Christian celebrations, the culmination of the Triduum in which light overcomes darkness and the Church proclaims the Resurrection of the Lord. In this chapter, Father Giorgio Bontempi C.M. traces the history, structure and symbolic richness of the Vigil, from its origins in the early Church to the […]
Easter Triduum – Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day of great silence, suspended between the death and resurrection of Christ. In this chapter, Fr Giorgio Bontempi C.M. guides us to rediscover the liturgical and spiritual significance of this day, an intense preparation for the glory of Easter.
Easter Triduum – Good Friday
Good Friday is the day on which the Church commemorates the Passion and death of Christ on the cross. In this chapter, Father Giorgio Bontempi C.M. takes us through the historical and liturgical evolution of this celebration, revealing its theological and spiritual depth. A unique opportunity to meditate on the mystery of salvation and the […]
Easter Triduum – Holy Thursday
Holy Thursday solemnly opens the Easter Triduum, celebrating the institution of the Eucharist, the priesthood and the prophetic gesture of the washing of feet. In this chapter, Fr Giorgio Bontempi C.M. traces the origin and liturgical significance of this day, revealing its deep connection with charity and fraternal communion.
Easter Triduum – Reflection
The Easter Triduum is the beating heart of the liturgical year, a moment of maximum spiritual intensity for every Christian. In this first chapter, Fr Giorgio Bontempi C.M. guides us in a profound reflection on the liturgical evolution of the Triduum, with a special mention of the decisive contribution of Fr Annibale Bugnini C.M. to […]
Daring compassion, daring love: a Vincentian spirituality in the face of the challenges of the digital world
In a world dominated by social media and the quest for approval, Vincentian spirituality offers an authentic response: an identity rooted in service and compassion. This article explores how to live the charism of St Vincent de Paul in the digital context, transforming online presence into an opportunity for mission and concrete witness.
Mary Most Holy, beauty that invites us to look to heaven and to pilgrims
In the month of March, as we prepare for the Annunciation of the Lord, we are invited to contemplate Mary Most Holy as an icon of beauty and a sign of hope. Her life and her ‘yes’ are a model of faith and service for all pilgrims. In this article, we discover how Marian spirituality […]
