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“Fratelli tutti” – New Encyclical of Pope Francis
Last Sunday, October 4, the third encyclical of Pope Francis was presented, entitled “Fratelli tutti” in which the Holy Father reflects on fraternity and social friendship.
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The Pope Video • Women in Leadership Roles in the Church
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Women in Leadership Roles in the Church.
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The Vincentian Virtues Today
The five Virtues passed down to us by St. Vincent both clash with and connect with characteristics of the present culture.
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A Canadian View: A Diversity Alliance
Let us join in a diversity alliance that is inclusive of all racialized persons and fulfills what God has given us all.
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Living in a Tent as a Retirement Plan
Can you imagine being in the situation of an elderly homeless man living in a tent as a Retirement Plan?
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Lessons learned during the pandemic, #15: To lean on God and to support one another
We can affirm that “everything is grace.” Despite the fact that we have not left our house, we feel that we are in communion with the whole Church.
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A Collaborative Witness (Luke 8:1-3)
Certainly the words and actions of such groups are meant to proclaim God’s Kingdom, but their very collaboration is itself an announcement of the Message.
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Pope Francis’ Encyclical Read as a Puzzle
In a beautiful document on the call to human community, Pope Francis offers the “Good Samaritan” as a lens through which we can look at the many serious problems of a polarized and insensitive world.
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Guests at the Kingly Wedding Feast
Jesus is the fullness of God’s revelation. And so through him, we get to know fully that God wants us all to be his pleasing guests. As it turns out, those who are to be the guests at the start are not worthy. And that is why the king thinks it fit to turn into...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent Heard the Cries of the Poor
We know Vincent heard the cries of the poor. Can we listen as Vincent did?