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Living the “Already” of Mission and the “Not Yet” of Vows
My day to day life doesn’t seem too different than my sisters who have made vows. Yet every March 25 there is something that distinctly separates us.
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Differences between a Assistentialism, Philanthropy and Charity
When referring to the social promotion of the materially needy people, many confuse the meaning of the words assistentialism, philanthropy and charity.
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MISEVI International
A reflection from Monica Villar, who is a member of MISEVI Spain and also a member of the International Coordinating Team of MISEVI International.
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Lenten Reflection (Presentation)
This Lenten Reflection is from Deep Down Things by Richard McCullen, C.M.
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Frederic Ozanam on Almsgiving
In this presentation, Frederic Ozanam defends the tradition of almsgiving in the face of criticism from the Socialists of his day.
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We Forget Mary Was A Teenager
It is so easy to forget Mary was a teenager. She was an ordinary young girl who heard an angel say something amazing to her.
![Social Justice Conversations: The Many Sides of “Acting Justly”](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/08/famvin-na-social-justice-logo-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Social Justice Conversations: The Many Sides of “Acting Justly”
When we measure how we are “acting justly,” it’s much easier to think and act on corporal needs or, for some, to give money to provide for these good works.
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The Inner Compass
All of us possess something like this, a hidden spot where we can feel the deep push and pull of God’s Spirit. We might even call it that inner compass.
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Learning Not To See Homelessness
My stereotypes of what homeless people look and act like taught me how not to recognize homeless people.
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Taste and See the Goodness of the Lord
Jesus teaches us that God is unbelievably good. And he invites us to go to him so that we may taste and see the goodness of God.