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    The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: July 29, 2026

    by .famvin | Jul 29, 2026 | The Vincentian Family Daily Intention | 0 comments

    Today, July 29, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for healthy boundaries in ministry and service.

    Those who dedicate themselves to serving others can sometimes become exhausted, overwhelmed, or unable to rest.
    True charity does not demand self-destruction; it requires balance, prayer, and care for one’s own humanity.
    Saint Vincent encouraged his followers to serve with wisdom, humility, and perseverance—not driven by pride or endless activity.
    We pray today for all engaged in ministry and service. May they discover healthy rhythms of work, rest, prayer, and community.

    Word of God
    “Come away by yourselves to a quiet place and rest a while.”
    (Mark 6:31)

    Prayer
    Loving God, teach us to serve without losing ourselves. Help all caregivers and ministers find strength, balance, and peace in You. Amen.

     

    On this same day, we also celebrate the foundation of the Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish, a Catholic Congregation founded in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, in 1900. Its beginnings go back to women called by Bishop John Cameron to serve at St. Francis Xavier College. What began as household management, hospitality, and care for sick students soon grew into a wider mission of education, health care, social service, pastoral ministry, and spiritual renewal, all inspired by St. Martha’s humble and active service

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