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Diaries of a Vincentian: On top of the World
When leaving these hills, I knew that I must do more. That I must do better. Because I only held one little hand – but there are millions more reaching out.
![“Little Women”, St. Vincent de Paul and Martin Luther King](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/01/alcott-vincent-ml-king-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
“Little Women”, St. Vincent de Paul and Martin Luther King
Can you imagine any connection between the critically acclaimed movie “Little Women”, the Foundation of the Vincentian community, and the celebration of Martin Luther King’s life?
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Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Against Human Trafficking
Take a moment to watch this 1-minute video on Human Trafficking produced by the Ladies of Charity USA Advocacy.
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From the FOC to the HOC: Happy Ten Years!
Last Saturday marked the ten year anniversary of the House of Charity (HOC) in New Orleans, and we at the Future of Charity (FOC) blog want to celebrate their milestone.
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The Vincentian Parish Mission 1625-1660
For the sake of the country poor, St. Vincent de Paul founded the Congregation of the Mission to preach and educate the people.
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A Canadian View: Vincentian Charism in a Changing World
Let 2020 be the start of a new decade and one in which we renew our commitment to being Vincentians. Let us remember why we are Vincentians.
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A Vincentian View: Reverencing the Word of God
The challenge and encouragement was for all of us to value and read our Bibles more vigorously—even as we prepared to listen to its word as a Church.
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Vincentians as Storytellers
Vincentians can be the storytellers to policy makers and others who may never “see” poverty in all of its forms.
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Following Jesus Christ Genuinely
Jesus opens our minds so that we may understand Scriptures. This understanding is crucial to our knowing and following Jesus. God calls us out of pure mercy though we are weak and fall down easily (SV.EN IX:284). And it is on God’s infinite goodness that we rely to...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: We See… But Do Not See
We may see…but do we see as God sees?