Throughout history, prophets across many faith traditions shook their fists at God and people in positions of power, angry at injustice in the world. It is with devastation, heartache, and outrage, that we in the Division of Mission and Ministry share their lament. It is an indisputable truth that Black lives matter. The generations-long oppression […]
“Virtue is so beautiful and amiable that they will be compelled to love it in you, if you practice it well.”1 In the remarkable short letter from which this quote was taken, Vincent responds to news that several of the missionaries would be travelling on a ship with “some heretics.” After briefly expressing his distress […]
You will attain this happiness if you practice faithfully humility, gentleness, and charity toward the poor…1 Vincent de Paul remembered the moment captured in the featured illustration as pivotal for him in transforming his sense of mission and vocation. The sacred dignity of this poor, dying peasant became evident to him. With Madame de Gondi’s […]
By Minister Jené Colvin Religious Diversity & Pastoral Care Team Division of Mission & Ministry You ever say a word enough times or write it enough times that it doesn’t seem like a word anymore? (It’s called semantic satiation by the way. My spouse told me. It helps to be married to someone as nerdy […]
By Joyana Jacoby Dvorak Associate Director Vincentian Service & Formation Team Division of Mission & Ministry All I really wanted to do was go dig for worms with my kids. I couldn’t tolerate having another Zoom meeting, creating another VoiceThread presentation, or developing a new virtual event. During a Zoom session with my class, […]
By Emily LaHood-Olsen Vincentian Service & Formation Team Division of Mission & Ministry When my daughter gets older and asks me to recount life in a time of COVID-19, I will tell her about the day last week when we played in the courtyard in front of our building. Every time a neighbor walked outside, […]
By Minister Jené Colvin Religious Diversity & Pastoral Care Team Division of Mission & Ministry We have a confession. In planning for this week to honor St. Louise de Marillac today’s theme was “The Many Hats of Louise.” We wanted to focus on the wisdom we could glean from Louise in having to manage […]
Look at this woman in motion. As her spry steps fade, did you sense a breeze from the alacrity of her brisk and cheerful readiness? Yes, “We’ve seen this beautiful portrait.”(1) We recognize Louise de Marillac, friend and collaborator of Saint Vincent de Paul. Why do we still reminisce about her 360 years, or to […]
By Gracie Covarrubias Admission Counselor, Office of Undergraduate Admission DePaul Class of 2017 It has been over 400 years since Louise de Marillac last stepped foot on this earth, and we’ve spent each of those years retracing her steps in an effort to better understand and emulate one of the most formative leaders in Vincentian […]
Join us for this unique, online event to raise awareness of ethical alternatives to “fast fashion” and learn ways to be in solidarity with garment workers around the world as they seek justice. From 2:00 pm-3:30 pm, this Friday, April 24th. ::: CONVERSATION WITH ELIZABETH L. CLINE ::: An expert on consumer culture, fast […]