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Homelessness and COVID-19 in an International Context
This blog provides a snapshot of how different countries, systems and cultures are responding to the impact of COVID on homeless populations.
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The Pope Video • The Maritime World
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: The Maritime World.
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Meekness
The practical wisdom of St. Vincent with regard to meekness– a wisdom learned from Jesus Christ.
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Please Don’t Tell Anyone
Why did Jesus tell them not to tell anyone? Was it possible he realized that at that point, they would jump to wrong conclusions?
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When You Can’t Find “That Room”
During our pandemic, the lack of restrooms has become an issue for delivery workers, taxi and ride-hailing drivers, and others who make their living outside of a fixed office building.
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Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #6: Community prayer and celebrations during the time of confinement
I live in a community of the Congregation of the Mission composed of older priests: four of us are over 70, another 80.
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A Vincentian View: The Cost of Kindness
In this contentious time when politics can influence decision-making, the biblical stories about food direct our attention to what is most important.
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“Seeing” – the Necessary Beginning of Systemic Change
St. Vincent’s pastoral insight was “See, Judge and Act.” It all began with “Seeing”!
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Alone, Without Jesus We Do Sink
Jesus does not leave us alone especially in tough times. He stretches out his hand and catches us, so that we may not sink. The disciples go ahead by themselves in a boat. Meanwhile, Jesus dismisses the crowds. He, then, goes up on the mountain by himself to pray. ...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Long-term Solutions Worth It
Long-term solutions take time… but are worth working for!