![Connecting Dots: Lent, Valentine’s Day, and Systemic Change](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/02/Lent-Valentine-Systemic-Change.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Connecting Dots: Lent, Valentine’s Day, and Systemic Change
At first glance, it may seem like quite a stretch to connect Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day, and Systemic Change. But hear me out. Actually, it is not that hard.
![Valentine’s Day and the Love That Never Fails](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/02/Valentines-LoveNeverFails1920x640.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Valentine’s Day and the Love That Never Fails
The love between spouses is a mirror of God’s enduring love for us. Few examples of such love are more poignant than Elizabeth Ann Seton’s tender care for her dying husband William during their long quarantine in a damp lazaretto after their journey to Italy.
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 16
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
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Vincentian Voices Network
I would like to invite Famvin members to consider joining this group through our Facebook page.
![Lenten Letter 2023 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/02/lent-letter-2033-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Lenten Letter 2023 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family
Rome, 13 February 2023 “Making our families and communities a foretaste of heaven” Dear members of the Vincentian Family Movement, May the grace and peace of Jesus be always with us! From the creation of the world, God wished that not a single human being would live...
![A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 13)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/11/rooney-windows-1-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Vincentian Minute: Windows on Saint Vincent’s Vision (Part 13)
In this series Fr. Rooney explores Fr. Jack Melito, CM’s inquiries into the experiences that shaped Vincent de Paul’s life.
![Mother Seton and St. Paul Show Us a 4-Fold Path to Change](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/01/conversion-of-st-paul-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Mother Seton and St. Paul Show Us a 4-Fold Path to Change
The conversions of Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton may seem exceptional, but each of us, in our own life, can experience the same grace by opening our heart when Christ calls.
![Ladies of Charity USA President’s Message for Start of New Term in 2023](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/02/holly-walter-letter-new-term-2023-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Ladies of Charity USA President’s Message for Start of New Term in 2023
We are all back together again after a difficult few years to continue our work to help the poor and marginalized of our communities and nation and to meet with each other to share ideas and resources in that effort.
![In Frederic Ozanam’s Footsteps](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/02/ozanam-collage-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
In Frederic Ozanam’s Footsteps
How Ozanam proclaimed the truth and served the poor in 19th century France.
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A Surprise Gift From Pope Francis
Much to my surprise, Pope Francis seemed to comment on yesterday’s Mindwalk. Of course, I know he never read it … but his reflection today certainly fit! See if you agree with his comments on “Blessed are the poor in Spirit.” Pope Francis begins with a question Who...