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The Vincentian DNA
To have Vincentian DNA means to have the same principles as our founders, to act with the same primitive spirit that inspired Ozanam and his followers…
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Lenten Meditation: The Cross for Vincentians
Some thoughts, this Lent, about sharing the self-giving love of Christ with each other.
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A Voice From Ireland, UK & Europe: God Has No Country!
I keep this mantra ‘God has no country’ close to mind when I question international decisions on border blunders and migration.
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Sisters of Charity Federation Lenten Video Reflections
The Sisters of Charity Federation is hosting a series of online video reflections during Lent, beginning Sunday, March 10.
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The Pope Video • Recognition of the Right of Christian Communities
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Recognition of the Right of Christian Communities
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2019 Lenten Calendar
Famvin’s 2019 Lenten Calendar will help remind you to try the daily meditative prayer and other practices outlined in Superior General Fr. Tomaž Mavrič’s Lenten and Advent letters.
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Changing the Clocks of Our Lives
This year the changing of our time clocks coincides with the beginning of Lent. is an opportunity to step back and look at the vocational choices we have already made – marital, religious, or priestly.
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A Vincentian View: What’s in a Name?
Growing up, those not familiar with my family would frequently confuse our names. I confess to some annoyance when someone got my name wrong.
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Questions Leading to “Metanoia” or Changing our Way of Thinking
One of the big challenges many of us face is not only to think beyond ourselves. We also need to change the way we think about how we serve the needs of our sisters and brothers.
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Temptations that We Have to Overcome
The Son of God is also a son of Adam. So, he goes through the temptations that we humans face. And he shows us how to overcome them, so we may be true to ourselves and our mission. Jesus’ temptations are essentially the same as those of Adam and the Israelites...