![Advocacy, Going Against the Flow, as a Dimension of Holiness](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/04/pope-advocacy-holiness.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Advocacy, Going Against the Flow, as a Dimension of Holiness
Pope Francis, in his recent writing explaining everyday holiness tells us “Hungering and thirsting for righteousness: that is holiness.”
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Kinetic Typography: use it!
Here’s the best collection of kinetic typography possibilities I’ve seen in a while of this powerful, artful mode of communication. Here’s a nice example from the Vincentians (SSVP) of Australia. Tell Frédéric’s story, or anyone else’s!
![Shepherds Who Are Good and Sheep That Discern](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/ross-reyes-dizon-sunday-readings-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Shepherds Who Are Good and Sheep That Discern
Jesus is the good Shepherd. He knows his sheep, and they know and follow him. But they run away from shepherds they do not know and whose voice they do not recognize. God condemns rulers who take advantage of their people. They are shepherds who pasture...
![AIC 2018 Latin American Seminar](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/04/201804AIC-cochabamba-2018-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
AIC 2018 Latin American Seminar
From March 19-22, 2018, 64 members of the Vincentian Family met in Cochabamba (Bolivia), at the AIC Training Seminar for Latin America, under the motto "To accompany... How and what for?" "We are very grateful to both the Daughters of Charity and the Priests of the...
![This Week in History of the Congregation of the Mission](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/04/bons-enfants-facebook.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
This Week in History of the Congregation of the Mission
This week marks two anniversaries for the Congregation of the Mission.
![Advocacy: Do it!](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/04/advocacy-end-proverty-video.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Advocacy: Do it!
Vincentians of every branch are often shy, or at least trying to be humble. Humility is a great goal. Not advocating isn’t humility. Here’s how Daughter of Charity Julie Kubasak is trying to advocate.
![BINGO or SNGO – Replicability Means Taking Adequate Time!](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/04/replicability.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
BINGO or SNGO – Replicability Means Taking Adequate Time!
Replicability is possible only with a well-planned, well-considered, well-measured and well-documented effort. When we come upon or a good idea or process and move to build oue own, care is necessary that we understand what we are implementing.
![The Challenge and Witness of Frederic Ozanam](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/04/ozanam-ssvp-no-time-like-now-video-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Challenge and Witness of Frederic Ozanam
This 15-minute video tells the story of the founding of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul by Frederic Ozanam and his friends, in a time when their country was facing massive social change.
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Can We Recognize The Seasons Of Our Lives?
Life happens in seasons. God does not waste seasons. What can I learn from the seasons of life of those who inspire me?
![A Canadian View: The Home Visit as Systemic Change](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: The Home Visit as Systemic Change
When the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul began in 1833, the first action undertaken by Frederic Ozanam and his fellow Vincentians was the home visit to those living in poverty. The notion of going out in pairs is one that few in any other organizations attempt and...