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May 23: St. Jeanne-Antide Thouret
The life of St. Jeanne-Antide Thouret is an adventure marked by a passion: the service of the poor, the “suffering members of Jesus Christ,” and by an event: the French Revolution.
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May 17, 1658: St. Vincent Gives Rules to the Congregation of the Mission
The Common Rules and the Constitutions of the Congregation of the Mission were printed in 1658 and Vincent distributed copies to the missionaries at an emotional ceremony on the 17th of May.
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Keeping Things That Spark Joy
“Keep things that spark joy and get rid of the rest” is the mantra of people seeking to declutter their lives. What sparked joy in St. Vincent and St. Louise?
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Why Be a Daughter of Charity in the 21st Century?
Greetings. My name is Dolores. I have been asked to share with all of you in a few words why I am a Daughter of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul. So I begin by explaining why I follow "this man who gave his life for you and for me." Any option today, given the social...
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Social Justice Conversations: Statement on Immigration Reform
We support comprehensive immigration reform, forged from core Christian social beliefs that honor the dignity of every human being.
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A Vincentian View: The Force of the Spirit
The Paraclete draws us closer together around important values and with mutual respect. The Paraclete then sends us forth to deal with the people of our world in a supportive and Christian manner.
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Quiet Change Agents Giants
Jean Vanier changed the attitude of the world to people we might arrogantly label as handicapped. St. Vincent changed the attitude of so many in France towards the poor.
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Dear, Precious, Very Costly Indeed
Jesus is the perfect model of love to the end. His true and dear followers, then, are those who love one another as he has loved them. Jesus’ followers are as dear to him as children are dear to their parents. And since he is going to be with them only a little while...
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Aspirants: Welcome to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul!
Aspirants are those who participate in the activities of a Vincentian Conference in order to know the mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul…
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Do you have Vincentian Formation Materials, in Digital Format? Please, Share Them!
The Vincentian Family Formation Task Force has created a website with a form, where you can share these materials.