![A Canadian View: Migrant Workers in Canada](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: Migrant Workers in Canada
In Canada we use a fair number of migrant workers in the agricultural field. The federal government offers a temporary seasonal worker program for this need. Many of these workers come from Mexico and other central America countries, as well as Jamaica. While in...
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Prayer for the Second International SSVP Vincentian Youth Meeting
This meeting will take place from June 15 to 21, 2018 in Salamanca (Spain) O merciful God, You inspired Frederic Ozanam and his companions to form a Youth Conference whose goal, in the charism of St. Vincent de Paul, was to see and serve Christ in the person of the...
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The Face of Forgiveness
The Face of Forgiveness (Psalm 4) In perhaps an awkward way of putting it, one of the psalms has us asking a favor from a face – the face of God. “Lord let your face shine upon us” and a little later, “Let the light of Your face shine upon us.” (Ps. 4). The phenomenon...
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Trinity: God Who Is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Jesus reveals God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Looking out for others’ interests, we also reveal the Most Holy Trinity. No one has ever seen God. But his Son reveals him. Jesus does not use the word Trinity, of course, nor does any New Testament writer. No,...
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Eucharistic Underpinnings of Systemic Change
Our ability to go and do likewise in imitation of Jesus’ washing of the disciples’ feet is the “criterion by which the authenticity of our Eucharistic celebrations is judged.”
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Connecting in a “Selfie” world
They were all there waiting for me,” the Pope said. “When I arrived, they made noise, as young people do. I went to greet them and only a few gave their hand. The majority were with their cellphones (saying), ‘photo, photo, photo. Selfie!’
![The Third CIF Meeting for the Vincentian Family in Paris Concludes](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/05/201805DSC_1906.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Third CIF Meeting for the Vincentian Family in Paris Concludes
The International Center of Formation Saint Vincent de Paul (CIF) held its Third Encounter for the Vincentian Family. It took place from Tuesday, April 10 to Friday, May 11, 2018, in Paris. This group was made up of people from different congregations and...
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St. Joan Antide Thouret: May 23
Learn about this Vincentian Family Saint, whose Feast Day is coming up this Wednesday.
![COVIVO Blind Cafe Reflections #3](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/05/covivo.blind-cafej-FEATURED.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
COVIVO Blind Cafe Reflections #3
Colorado Vincentian Volunteers had the pleasure of hosting The Blind Café Experience for about 70 of our incredible #CVVAlum and current volunteers. It was a powerful evening of dinner in the dark, rich conversation, an active music listening experience, and of course, lots of companionship.
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100th Anniversary of the Association of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville
This is a very special year for the Association of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri. On May 18, we celebrate their 100th anniversary.