Just Ask — Sharing the Blessing Of Our Vocation
As Vincentians, we are each called to live our vocation through the simple yet profound acts of friendship, service, and spirituality. Every home visit, every prayer shared, and every meal served brings us closer to Christ through those we serve. But this vocation—this blessing—is not meant for us alone. It is a gift to be shared. That is why we are launching a national initiative called Just Ask.
The idea behind Just Ask is simple. Each of us can invite just one person to join us in this journey. When we take the time to personally invite someone—perhaps a friend from Mass, a fellow parish volunteer, a young adult searching for purpose, or even someone we meet in service—we are opening the door for them to encounter Christ through others. Eighty percent of Vincentians joined because someone took the time to ask them. Imagine the joy and renewal that could follow if every one of us did the same.
This is not just a numbers goal, though we will track our growth throughout the year. It is a spiritual movement of renewal. As we grow, we strengthen our Conferences and deepen our collective impact in the lives of our neighbors in need. We also grow in faith, friendship, and love for one another. As our founder Blessed Frédéric Ozanam reminded us, charity must never be inert; it must act, it must live, it must multiply.
So, I invite you—no, I challenge you—to be brave and Just Ask. Ask one person this week to join you in your Vincentian calling. Together, let us ensure that this beautiful vocation continues to flourish, and help others “see the Face of Christ and be the Face of Christ.”
Sean Myers
National Vice President, Membership & Leadership Development