![Everybody Has Something to Say to the Bishops](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/01/fire-hose-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Everybody Has Something to Say to the Bishops
What if when we get to the fire we have not brought enough water. It struck me that it is not just the Bishops who were being challenged to get back to basics.
![Social Justice Conversations: Human Trafficking, Agenda 2030 and SDG 16](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: Human Trafficking, Agenda 2030 and SDG 16
Pope Francis has commended the approval of the Agenda 2030, with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
![Landing and Soaking In](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/02/mckenna-tom-reflections-featured-facebook-1.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Landing and Soaking In
That double action of the light, landing and then sinking in, provides an underlying clue to the whole direction of Jesus’ ministry.
![Christmas Has Come and Gone… But Not Homelessness](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/01/famvin-homeless-conference.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Christmas Has Come and Gone… But Not Homelessness
Christmas has come and gone… But not homelessness! What is being done by the Vincentian family and what still needs to be done?
![Wine That Brings Gladness to Our Hearts](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/ross-reyes-dizon-sunday-readings-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Wine That Brings Gladness to Our Hearts
Jesus is the new wine that is better than the wine served earlier. Those who drink it worthily discover the new life and the true meaning of joie de vivre.
![The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul: Founded by Young People, for Young People](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/08/201808jovenes-ssvp.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul: Founded by Young People, for Young People
At the beginning, SSVP was a place for growth – personal and in community – for young people, who concretized their Christian commitment in direct service to the needy.
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The Pope Video • Young People and the Example of Mary
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Young People and the Example of Mary.
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What Set Vincent’s Heart on Fire?
Vincent 1.0 was a bright ambitious cleric seeking to escape poverty and work his way up the ecclesiastical ladder. How did he become Vincent 2.0, a man on fire with God’s love in Jesus?
![A Canadian View: New Year’s Resolutions](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: New Year’s Resolutions
As we begin another New Year full of plans and hopes for all the things we want to accomplish, it is a good time to take a very realistic look at our world.
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A Vincentian View: Baptism Words
After the Baptism, Jesus hears these words: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”