Stories of Recovery

An unfortunate reality is that drug and alcohol abuse are a part of life for many of our neighbors in the Miami Valley. Thankfully, we have also seen many stories of recovery throughout the community. Two of those success stories specifically credit the support from...

Vincentian Reflections, Christmas

CHRISTMAS December 25 Gospel: (Luke 2:15-20) When the angels went away from them to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go, then, to Bethlehem to see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went in haste and found...

Vincentian Reflections, Fourth Sunday of Advent

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 22, 2019 Gospel: (Matthew 1:18-24) This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph, her husband,...

Vincentian Reflections, Third Sunday of Advent

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 15, 2019 Gospel: (Matthew 11:2-11) When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the Christ, he sent his disciples to Jesus with this question, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” Jesus said to them...

The Feast Day of Blessed Frederic Ozanam

Written by Sunnie Lain Every year, on September 9, Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul around the world celebrate the Feast Day of the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Blessed Frederic Ozanam.  Born in 1813 in Milan, Frederic was a gifted...