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Vincentian Prayer Images: St. Vincent of the Alleys
Where and how do we today walk the back alleys of our world?
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Journey of Vincent
Vincent de Paul was born in France in 1581 during a time not unlike today: a time marred by war, disease, and poverty.
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The Christ of St. Vincent
The Christ of St. Vincent is the Christ of Luke. He is the Christ who evangelizes the poor.
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“… In Name Only”?
Do we have a “cafeteria mentality” when choosing what it means to be a Catholic?
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Shadow Pandemic
In this time of sheltering in place as a result of COVID-19, what is happening “in the shadows” is an increase in domestic violence.
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What did St. Vincent do for the Homeless?
The homeless ranked high on Vincent’s agenda. A careful analysis of his life, writings, and conferences produces a very concrete picture of his works on their behalf.
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Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #12: Prisoner Accompaniment During Covid-19
Our learning was that we should not think all is well just by looking at someone.
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A Vincentian View: Half the Story
Have you considered how many of the stories in our NT can be read as half-stories? We might just stop in the middle!
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Does “Good News” Call for Change?
Do we realize that personal transformation is the seed for systemic change?
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Letter from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, on the Occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.