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An Examen for Racism
Our Vincentian family social justice have been discussing systemic racism in North America over this past year and its effect on the dignity and equality for each person’s human right and desire to live and participate in the common good for all.
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Immaculate Conception: In Advent, Find God’s Plan for You
As we see in the Immaculate Conception of Mary, and in the life of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, we are each made for some purpose. Not for “nothing,” but decidedly for “something” in the grand scheme of the world and all of its intended Glory.
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Cycle of Hope
One year has passed since the United Nations’ General Assembly affirmed a Resolution on Homelessness.
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Advent Reflections (Day 12)
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
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To Trust God and Repent | Week Two
An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week Two: To Trust God and Repent.
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A Vincentian View: A Vincentian Crèche
An invitation from the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy asked me to create a reflection for their digital Advent + Christmas crèche calendar for 2022
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Mom, How Long Until Christmas?
I suspect many of our parents remember how often we asked the question. “How how long until Christmas”? I remember I could hardly wait for the gift!s!
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Advent Reflections (Day 11)
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
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Announce the Good News to the Poor
Jesus is God’s Anointed and Sent One to announce the Good News to the poor. To belong to God and to Jesus is to belong to the poor. John the Baptist seems to go into crisis, and his whole group with him. For what he hears in prison about Jesus does not sound...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 6
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.