![Igniting Passion for Reading in Young Minds](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2024/07/passion-reading_0215-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Igniting Passion for Reading in Young Minds
Reading books is becoming less popular as smartphones, social networking, and video games overwhelm the contemplative experience of reading. Reading opens up unlimited possibilities to the students with the skills they need for lifetime learning and success by instilling this habit in the children’s early stages.
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Second Vincentian Family Convocation: “Keeping the Fire Burning: Vincentian Synodality in Action” (14 – 17 November 2024 in Rome, Italy)
The Vincentian Family Executive Board invites you to our Second Vincentian Family Convocation: “Keeping the Fire Burning: Vincentian Synodality in Action” (14 – 17 November 2024 in Rome, Italy).
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July 9: St. Francis Regis Clet
The following presentation is from a Homily of Superior General Robert P. Maloney, C.M. at the Prayer Vigil for the Canonization of Francis Regis Clet. Rome, 30 September 2000.
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Catholic Families: Are they Mirrors of God’s Love?
This Vincentian Mindwalk started out as a virtual journey to Rome for the 10th World Meeting of Families in 2022. To my surprise, it developed into a reflection on what the church can learn from “happy marriages.” I have had a life-long interest in the family as an...![Contemplation: To Wait for God’s Own Time](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2024/02/SVDP-USA-Contemplation-Mondays-featured-1080x628.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)