When Vincent de Paul founded communities of priests, brothers,
and sisters, he did so with the firm belief that they were to be
active, vibrant forces for good in the Church and society. The
shared life of prayer and community gives depth and strength to the
mission of service to the poor in Jesus’ name. Unlike monastic and
cloistered communities set apart from society, Vincent saw the
wisdom of strength in numbers: “Let us love God, my brothers, but
let it be with the strength of our arms and the sweat of our
brow.”
The mission- “to preach the Good News to the poor”- is both
challenge and reward of community life. It is a constant challenge
to be ready to serve Jesus in the poor wherever one is called to go
forth. It is a reward to have brothers who join you in prayer,
work, and community life as a support for living out that mission.
Click on one of the links to the left under "Our
Ministries" to look at a Province's particluar
ministries.