![Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincentian Family Tree and Fruits of Love](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/07/praying-our-heritage-iphone-image-database-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincentian Family Tree and Fruits of Love
As we celebrate the 2020 gathering of 100 branches of the Vincentian Family Tree may others know us by the fruits of our love.
![The Boundless Dimension of Vincentian Charity](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/01/reflexiones-vicentinas-EN.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Boundless Dimension of Vincentian Charity
If we are not charitable (generous) in the manner that we act, then we will fall into the simple routine of philanthropy and/or providing material assistance … and nothing more.
![St. Vincent de Paul: His Road to Sanctity](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/01/st-vincent-featured-dark-bg.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
St. Vincent de Paul: His Road to Sanctity
In this video produced by the DePaul University Office of Mission and Values, Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M. reads his essay on the life of St. Vincent de Paul.
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Vincentians Have 20-20 Vision!
We are RESOLVED to draw directly on our Vincentian charism of “prayer in action” to our Incarnational Christian purpose.
![An Open Ear at the Railway Station](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/01/Bahnhofsmission-1-1-FI.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
An Open Ear at the Railway Station
Sr. M. Birgit works at the “Railway Mission” – a Christian charitable organization that provides assistance to those seeking/needing help in over 100 railway stations across Germany.
![Videos from the Historic Vincentian Family Gathering Rome 2020](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/01/maloney-at-famvin2020-Rome-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Videos from the Historic Vincentian Family Gathering Rome 2020
Here is a list of videos posted on Facebook for the first two days.
![A Canadian View: Welcome to 2020!](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/02/a-canadian-view-jim-paddon-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Canadian View: Welcome to 2020!
I would like to think 2020 can also mean a year in which our social justice efforts demonstrate great vision through our 3-year national action campaign.
![A Vincentian View: A New Decade](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/fr.-griffin-reflections.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Vincentian View: A New Decade
The beginning of a new decade seems to offer wider possibility and a new hope to me. For whatever reason, the number 2020 seems positive!
![Updating Our Mental Maps of Ministry](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/01/old-and-new-maps-nyc-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Updating Our Mental Maps of Ministry
Are we aware of the changing landscape of poverty and new needs? Do we need to update our mental maps?
![Share in Jesus’ Anointing and Mission](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/ross-reyes-dizon-sunday-readings-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Share in Jesus’ Anointing and Mission
Jesus is the one anointed with the Spirit. God has sent him to bring the Good News to the poor. To belong to him is to share in his anointing and sending. The baptism of Jesus identifies him as God’s beloved Son, with a share in divinity. But it also suggests that he...