‘Missionary vocation’: the mystery of calling, consecration and sending forth in the Vincentian tradition
October, the missionary month, is coming to an end: it is time to reap what the Spirit has sown in us for the evangelisation of the poor. In the light of the Gospel and the Vincentian charism, we renew our awareness of being called, consecrated and sent. These pages offer a theological-liturgical meditation on the […]
Saint Vincent, Saint Louise and Dilexi te by Leo XIV: Vincentian memory and inspiration
With the publication of Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te, the Vincentian family feels a particular resonance: the text contains references and suggestions that strongly recall the charism that St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac sowed in the Church.
Vicentinising the present: pedagogy of tenderness in September
An invitation to live in the present with the gaze of Saint Vincent, learning the pedagogy of tenderness. A journey that unites faith and daily life. A horizon of hope for the Church and for the poor.
From the seed planted in folleville and paris… To the lush tree of today- jubilee 2025 – III
After gratitude and repentance, the Jubilee journey opens up to a third dimension: commitment. The Jubilee is not just a memory, but a leap towards the future. We are called to renew our dedication to the mission, with a heart fully given to God and to the poor.
Our Lady of the Assumption: a sign of hope and consolation for the Church
On 15 August, we celebrate the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a sign of consolation and sure hope for the people of God. Mary, fully united with her Son in glory, reminds us that our goal is heaven, where we will be welcomed as real persons, body and soul.
From the seed planted in folleville and paris… To the lush tree of today- jubilee 2025 – II
Our jubilee journey continues, guided by the living memory of Saint Vincent de Paul. After contemplating gratitude as the first attitude of the heart, we now enter the second dimension that the Jubilee invites us to live: repentance. This is a favourable time to allow ourselves to be reconciled with God and rediscover the mercy […]
Peace, the art of charity: reflection and invitation to the missionaries of Saint Vincent de Paul
Peace is at the heart of the Christian mission and Vincentian spirituality. The theme is examined in light of the papal encyclicals and the example of Saint Vincent de Paul, founder of the Congregation of the Mission. An invitation to rediscover the promotion of peace as an essential task for every confrere and for the […]
“On Chastity and the Burning Desire to Possess It” – Meditation on Chapter IV of the “Common Rules”
Chastity, in Vincentian spirituality, represents an essential virtue for every missionary. In accordance with the Common Rules of the Congregation of the Mission, it safeguards the gift of sexuality, directing it towards complete dedication to God and service to others. Fr. Nicola Albanesi’s reflection explores the value of this virtue as a foundation of authenticity […]
The Celebration Of Pentecost
On the Solemnity of Pentecost, the Church gathers in prayer to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, the source of unity and renewal for all God’s people. In the liturgical mystery, the living presence of the Spirit is manifested, guiding and sustaining the Church on her journey through the centuries, making the work of […]
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.
