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 […]
Ash Wednesday: An Invitation to Conversion in the Vincentian Charism
Let us celebrate Ash Wednesday in the Vincentian spirit!
Lent
In this insightful article, Fr Giorgio Bontempi, C.M., traces a journey through the history of Lent, from its earliest manifestations in the early Church to the liturgical reforms of the Second Vatican Council. We discover how the meaning and practices of Lent have evolved over time, while always maintaining their essence: a period of conversion […]
The Vincentian virtues: the road to hope
In this 2025, we are called to rediscover Hope made flesh, namely Christ, through the Vincentian virtues that guided St Vincent de Paul on his journey: simplicity, humility, meekness, mortification and apostolic zeal. Jean Rolex, CM, invites us to reflect on how these values can help us renew our faith, our commitment to the weakest […]
Three days with Mary, seeds of hope and faith
From 28 November to 1 December 2024, the Vincentian missionaries took part in the ‘three days with Mary’ in Petrignano, Torchiagina and Palazzo di Assisi. An intense journey of Marian prayer, catechesis and celebrations that strengthened faith and rekindled hope in many communities. Discover how this experience united the faithful in the sign of Our […]
