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Advent: A Season of Peace
Fr. Robert Maloney, CM reflects on peace as a theme of Advent.
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Relive the Advent Prayer experience of the Vincentian Family 2020
On December 6, 2020 thousands of members of the Vincentian Family gathered together through the internet for a moment of prayer. This was an opportunity to give thanks to God and to express our hope as we approach anew the celebration of the birth of the Savior in the...
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Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 7)
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 7 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.
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Advent Reflections: Vincentian Family Office (Part Two)
Fr. Joe Agostino, CM, from the Vincentian Family Office offers a brief video on Advent.
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Evangelized By Others
Creating encounters in charity with others brings us closer to God.
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Did the Mother of God Speak Spanish?
The mother of Jesus speaks the universal language of mothers or “mother tongue.” In each apparition, she speaks the motherly language of comfort, advice, warning, or encouragement.
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Gift of Darkness
As we enter into Advent, let the darkness teach us.
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What Do “We” Share With Homeless People?
Mental illness is a major problem for the entire US population – not just the homeless population. The difference is the problems are aggravaated by homelessness.
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Covid in Advent
Maybe the Advent message this year calls us to see beyond how COVID19 affects us, reminding us that others are suffering much more than we…
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Lessons learned during a Pandemic, #24: Celebrate faith and hope with the poor
This year 2020, twelve years after I composed that song, I have discovered a new meaning of what it means, for a member of the Congregation, to celebrate the feast of Saint Vincent.