Marlou Absil, project coordinator for the Vincentian Movement from the Netherlands, shares her heartfelt gratitude and enthusiasm after participating in the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family, held in Rome in November 2024. In this brief but moving testimony, Marlou speaks of how the encounter became a source of inspiration, light, and encouragement to continue working together. Her message reflects the spirit of renewal experienced by hundreds of Vincentians from around the world during these unforgettable days of prayer, communion, and missionary commitment.

Transcript:

My name is Marlou Absil.

I am a project leader of the Vincentian Movement in the Netherlands.

I am proud and grateful to have been here in Rome these past days.

I am inspired. I am enlightened, and I feel a lot of encouragement from the group.

That will help me to find better ways of doing things together.

Read or download the final document of the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family: “Keeping the Fire Burning to Be Pilgrims of Hope.”

“Keeping the Fire Burning to Be Pilgrims of Hope”: Document of the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family