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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?
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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.”
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Who says…?
Let me tell you about one man who has had no special training or lots of money who is cleaning up Detroit with the help of homeless people. (It is not St. Vincent.)
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Baptism with the Holy Spirit and Fire
Jesus is God’s very dear Son and his Christ. His baptism authenticates him so. And he will baptize whomever believes in him with the Holy Spirit and fire. Receiving prayerfully John’s baptism of repentance, Jesus shows once again that he is one with us...
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MISEVI and Vatican II
The Vatican II Documents call us to holiness and to mission. As lay Vincentians, MISEVI is responding to that call.
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Call to Holiness
We offer here the Daughters of Charity reflection of January 2019, dedicated to the call to holiness.
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Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, D.C.– do you know her story?
This year we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the martyrdom of Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira, DC.