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Congregation of the Mission celebrate and reconnect with their founder’s heritage
“From the beginning, Vincent de Paul linked the birth of the Congregation of the Mission to the feast of 25 January, the solemnity marking the conversion of St. Paul…” – Fr. Jean Rolex, CM, in an article on cmglobal.org
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The Gift of Vincent’s Charism
Indeed, Vincent left a wonderful gift to the Church.We all know and appreciate his passion for the poor. His foundations came out of his passion for the poor.
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Her Doing Heart: Key Relationships in Elizabeth Seton’s Life (Part 4)
Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC, wrote the following excellent article on Mother Seton. In this series we present her article in six parts. (Part 4)
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Gospel Readiness (1 Samuel 3:3-10)
Am I more often alert to the sounds of God’s presence? Or do I not pay much attention to the ways God is directing me?
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Ever Wonder About Jesus’ Kindergarten?
There is so much I don’t know about the family we call The Holy Family and … Our Lady of Nazareth.
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Destroy the Idols that Make Us Slaves
Jesus, the only Son who is in the bosom of the Father, makes him known. For us to see him, then, is to see the Father, which gives us reason to destroy our idols. Jesus teaches in the synagogue of Capernaum. He amazes those who hear him, since he strikes them as one...
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Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 40
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
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Firewood for the Soul: What Are We Busy About?
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
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A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 01
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: Folks who are without a home.
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From the Contemplation of God to the Love of God • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"To love God perfectly, to be swallowed up in the contemplation of His Divine Essence, His beauty, His goodness, His wisdom, and His other perfections. That’s the occupation of the saints with respect to Our Lord, who remembers the love He had to save them"...