![World Youth Day – From the Perspective of an Older Generation](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/01/admin-wyd.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
World Youth Day – From the Perspective of an Older Generation
“Youth are needed because of their boldness and audacity, even their imprudence. They provide us with new ideas and a new way of doing things that we had never imagined.” Frederic Ozanam
![A Canadian View: Hope and Despair](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: Hope and Despair
On a recent day of doing four home visits with my partner, I saw two very different views on what this year may have in store for us: Hope and Despair.
![A Vincentian View: A Call to Conversion](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/fr.-griffin-reflections.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Vincentian View: A Call to Conversion
I am struck by the way in which “the feast of the Conversion of Paul” creates a context at beginning and end with which Vincent’s bounds his remembrance.
![Needed Not Needy: A Systemic Change in Perception](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/11/street-sign-141361_1200.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Needed Not Needy: A Systemic Change in Perception
Why Changing The World’s Perception Is Critical To How We Tackle Poverty
![Like Jesus in Mind, Heart and Action](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/ross-reyes-dizon-sunday-readings-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Like Jesus in Mind, Heart and Action
Jesus is the one whom God has anointed with the Holy Spirit and sent to bring glad tidings to the poor. And he wants us to be like him, bringing the Good News to the poor by the power of the Spirit. We Christians try to become like Jesus Christ. We seek to conform...
![AIC Reflection on Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/01/MythsandBeliefs.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
AIC Reflection on Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling
The AIC posted a Training Reflection on Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling, which we offer to you during Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
![Poor People who Help Other Poor People](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/07/201807integration.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Poor People who Help Other Poor People
…beyond beliefs or ideologies, all people are able to recognize others in their dignity, despite their problems and difficulties, and reach out.
![Congregation of the Mission: Serving With Joy in Bolivia](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/01/vincentian-mission-cochabamba.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Congregation of the Mission: Serving With Joy in Bolivia
As we approach the anniversary (January 25) of the founding of the Congregation of the Mission, .famvin is highlighting some examples of their mission, programs, and services.
![Entertaining Angels on the Border](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/09/Global-Sisters-Report-generic-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Entertaining Angels on the Border
Spending time on the U.S./Mexican border in Texas working with those seeking asylum during the Advent season was, perhaps, one of the best preparations for Christmas.
![Congregation of the Mission: Serving With Joy in the Solomon Islands](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/01/cm-mission-solomon-islands-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Congregation of the Mission: Serving With Joy in the Solomon Islands
A video highlighting the Vincentian mission in the Solomon Islands, part of the Oceania Province.