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Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 22
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 21
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
Firewood for the Soul: Lightning Speed
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 09
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: collaboration with non-believers.
Investment or Expense?
In a country where some children as young as five have to generate income, education seems an unaffordable investment.
Partnerships to eradicate homelessness: rethinking global funding
Homelessness is a growing, global crisis which affects 1 in 5 people on the planet and impacts every country in the world. How can an issue which has such a devastating impact on lives and communities be so overlooked?
Lenten Letter Group Reflection – Part 4
Reflection for groups, on the Lenten Letter 2024 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family. Fourth and final part: Conclusions and Future Challenges.
The Trinity, A Big Mystery • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"In addition to the obligation we here have as Christians to honor this feast [Most Holy Trinity], we have a particular one because, by the Bulls of Approval of the Company, a Pope has given us the Most Holy Trinity as our patron. That should animate all of us, such...
“Take off your Shoes, this is Holy Ground”
These words mark our mission in Marrakech. Take off your shoes, go carefully towards the other.
Special: Conflict in the Ukraine
Delivery of food, water purifiers and generators to Ukraine
Mykolaiv: the water treatment plant built with funds from the Italian National Federation of the St. Vincent de Paul Society was inaugurated and work has begun on a second plant.
Terni, Italy: Inauguration of an informational panel (an artistic work) on peace: “Free to dream, free to grow”
On Saturday, March 4, in the Ciaurro de Terni Park ( Italy ), a peace information panel (an artistic work) created by Ukrainian children attending the center Emporio Bimbi emporium of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, together with children of other nationalities and Vincentian youth.
The Nun Rebuilding Homes and Hope in Ukraine
For many Ukrainians, their only thought now is how to survive the winter cold, which sometimes lasts until even April, with temperatures going as low as -25° C.
Spread a Little Christmas Joy in Ukraine
As we look forward to gathering with family and friends in the comfort, warmth, and safety of our own homes this Christmas, our thoughts naturally turn to those less fortunate.
Ukraine 9 months on: “Amongst the atrocities, we see such compassion”
Nine long months have passed since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and still the conflict shows no sign of abating.
Many Ukrainians are Tired and Traumatised, but All are Bravely Getting on with their Lives
Just 48 hours before the horrendous missile attacks which rocked Ukraine on October 10th, I lit a candle and prayed for the people of Ukraine in Kyiv’s iconic gold domed church of St Michael.
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Materials for a Vincentian Charism Retreat
On the occasion of the feast of Pentecost 2023, an international team from different branches of the Vincentian Family have published a guide for a personal retreat that can be done over the course of five days.
National Black Sisters’ Conference on the Murder of Tyre Nichols
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth support the statement made by the National Black Sisters’ Conference (NBSC) on the death of Tyre Nichols.