![Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 20: Love Triumphs and Transforms People](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/06/covid-response-9.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 20: Love Triumphs and Transforms People
We have awakened and reinforced feelings of unity, prudence, commitment and love for others. We have also had feelings of sadness caused by the reports of so many infections and deaths.
![A Vincentian View: Healing](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/fr.-griffin-reflections.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Vincentian View: Healing
Right now, healing, hope, and life mix together in my head and heart. They rest firmly within the Gospel message, and find application in our Vincentian charism.
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A Dangerous Reading of the Good Samaritan
A recent voter reflects on one of the most dangerous passages of the New Testament. – the parable of the Good Samaritan.
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Ability to Hasten the Coming of the Lord
Jesus shares with us his anointing and mission to bring the Good News to the poor. He gives tasks to each one according to one’s ability. By the grace of God, we have the ability to believe in Jesus. But when he comes after a long time, will he find faith on earth?...
![Vincentian Prayer Images: Common Sense Or Indiscreet Zeal](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/05/praying-our-heritage-featured-new.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vincentian Prayer Images: Common Sense Or Indiscreet Zeal
Can I recognize when I used common sense and when I was indiscreet?
![Origins of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth: Faith and Courage](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/11/sc-leavenworth-with-mother-xavier-book-cover-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Origins of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth: Faith and Courage
Eight women left their Tennessee home on November 1, 1858, traveling northwest to Kansas, where they would serve as a community according to the Rule of St. Vincent de Paul.
![Diaries of a Vincentian: Kenya](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/08/DiariesVincentianEN.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Diaries of a Vincentian: Kenya
The rains can be heavy in Kenya, and with climate change, there is more out of season rain. It erodes the traditional mud and stick built houses.
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When You Turn the Miraculous Medal Over…
The front of the medal already proclaims the omnipotent power of Mary…BUT TURN THE MEDAL OVER, and the power of all of Salvation is made present.
![Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 2)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/10/dibu-25-actubre-2020-color-fondo-texto-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 2)
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 2 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.
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Vincentian Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War: Meaning For Our Own Era
Honoring the Vincentian Family Blesseds martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). Feast Day: Nov. 6