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Vinflix: A new communication tool in the Vincentian Family
vinflix.net is born today as a new website of the Vincentian Family that is intended to facilitate sharing videos (both short and feature-length) that creatively explore the Vincentian call to globalize charity. In continuity with what was experienced during the...
Life in Prison during the Lockdown
The Prison Ministry Team tells us what those days of maximum health alert meant for the inmates in prisons.
Interview with Sr. Rosaleen Cunniffe, Superior General of the Holy Faith Sisters
Sr. Rosaleen Cunniffe discusses mission and origin of the Holy Faith Sisters and the Vincentian Family.
October 27: Establishment of the Sisters of Charity Federation, 1947
Joined Together in the Mission of Charity The Sisters of Charity Federation of North America is a voluntary membership association of 14 congregations of women religious that number over 2,500 sisters. Impelled by Christ’s love and joined together in the mission of...
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A Canadian View: An Indigenous Vision for All – Crazy Horse
I’m sure many of us have heard of the great Sioux warrior, Crazy Horse who took part in the infamous Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876 where Gen. Custer was defeated and killed. I’d like to tell you more about Crazy Horse.
Novel But Realistic Approach To Homelessness
Imagine that! Asking people who had personal experience of what the problem was and what might be the solution.
Urban October – A Time to Advocate for an End to Homelessness
As Urban October continues, we’re working hard to listen to the voices of persons who are “experts;” who have actually experienced homelessness, and include them in events.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 17: To Journey and Overcome Obstacles
The pandemic has greatly changed our lives as a family. We have become separated because of medical reasons.
Lifting the Veil (Is. 25: 6-8; Phil 4:20; Mt 22:1-14)
One of the favorite images seen all through the Scriptures is the feast, the sumptuous banquet overflowing, as Isaiah pictures it, with “juicy, rich food and choice wines.”
The Forgotten Part of “What Must Be Done”
When St. Vincent asked “What must be done?” he looked beyond what was always done. Is there a better way of doing what we have always done?
Deeds, Indeed, and Not Just Words
Jesus embodies the truth that good deeds are love and not good words and reasons. Do we really live up to this truth? We are often encouraged to love God (SV.EN XI:32). “But let it be with the strength of our arms and the sweat of our brows.” That is to say, love...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Leave Everything To Serve
Let’s leave everything to serve God and our neighbor. St. Vincent de Paul
Charity Knows No Limits
Ozanam says, This [social] order rests on two virtues, justice and charity, Love and charity: are they the same? How do we try to promote justice?
The Confraternity of Vincentians on the Frontier/Diaspora
Gathered together as a Confraternity, we spoke about the different ways in which we must accept the commitment to proclaim Good News and to do that from the perspective of the reality of abandonment, social exclusion and/or the peripheries.
AIC Short Videos on the Vincentian Virtues, Part 2: Charity
Today we are happy to send you three video reflections on the Vincentian virtue of Charity.
Laudato Si and the Indigenous Worldview
Pope Francis is one of many strong voices beginning to unite with Indigenous voices in speaking out for the care of the environment.
Vinflix: A new communication tool in the Vincentian Family
vinflix.net is born today as a new website of the Vincentian Family that is intended to facilitate sharing videos (both short and feature-length) that creatively explore the Vincentian call to globalize charity. In continuity with what was experienced during the...
Life in Prison during the Lockdown
The Prison Ministry Team tells us what those days of maximum health alert meant for the inmates in prisons.
Interview with Sr. Rosaleen Cunniffe, Superior General of the Holy Faith Sisters
Sr. Rosaleen Cunniffe discusses mission and origin of the Holy Faith Sisters and the Vincentian Family.
October 27: Establishment of the Sisters of Charity Federation, 1947
Joined Together in the Mission of Charity The Sisters of Charity Federation of North America is a voluntary membership association of 14 congregations of women religious that number over 2,500 sisters. Impelled by Christ’s love and joined together in the mission of...
A Canadian View: An Indigenous Vision for All – Crazy Horse
I’m sure many of us have heard of the great Sioux warrior, Crazy Horse who took part in the infamous Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876 where Gen. Custer was defeated and killed. I’d like to tell you more about Crazy Horse.
Novel But Realistic Approach To Homelessness
Imagine that! Asking people who had personal experience of what the problem was and what might be the solution.
Urban October – A Time to Advocate for an End to Homelessness
As Urban October continues, we’re working hard to listen to the voices of persons who are “experts;” who have actually experienced homelessness, and include them in events.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 17: To Journey and Overcome Obstacles
The pandemic has greatly changed our lives as a family. We have become separated because of medical reasons.
Lifting the Veil (Is. 25: 6-8; Phil 4:20; Mt 22:1-14)
One of the favorite images seen all through the Scriptures is the feast, the sumptuous banquet overflowing, as Isaiah pictures it, with “juicy, rich food and choice wines.”
The Forgotten Part of “What Must Be Done”
When St. Vincent asked “What must be done?” he looked beyond what was always done. Is there a better way of doing what we have always done?
Deeds, Indeed, and Not Just Words
Jesus embodies the truth that good deeds are love and not good words and reasons. Do we really live up to this truth? We are often encouraged to love God (SV.EN XI:32). “But let it be with the strength of our arms and the sweat of our brows.” That is to say, love...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Leave Everything To Serve
Let’s leave everything to serve God and our neighbor. St. Vincent de Paul
Charity Knows No Limits
Ozanam says, This [social] order rests on two virtues, justice and charity, Love and charity: are they the same? How do we try to promote justice?
The Confraternity of Vincentians on the Frontier/Diaspora
Gathered together as a Confraternity, we spoke about the different ways in which we must accept the commitment to proclaim Good News and to do that from the perspective of the reality of abandonment, social exclusion and/or the peripheries.
AIC Short Videos on the Vincentian Virtues, Part 2: Charity
Today we are happy to send you three video reflections on the Vincentian virtue of Charity.
Laudato Si and the Indigenous Worldview
Pope Francis is one of many strong voices beginning to unite with Indigenous voices in speaking out for the care of the environment.
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