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The Christmas Story of the Magi for Vincentians
Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. reflects on the Biblical account of the Magi and presents three challenges to us as followers of Jesus, the Evangelizer of the Poor.
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Christmas Message from Renato Lima, President of the SSVP
Renato Lima de Oliveira, 16th General President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, greets the members of the Society and the entire Vincentian Family in this video message, with a message of "peace, unity and fraternity in this saint Christmas time." "Christmas...
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A Vincentian View: Light in the Night
Vincentian View: Light in the Night “Silent Night, Holy Night.” Like many of you, I have heard those words sung numerous times in the past weeks. An odd thought flitted through my mind during one of these recent hearings: “How do we know that Jesus was born at...
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The Incarnation – The Mother of all Systemic Changes
We are called to live the systemic change of the Incarnation.
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House for the Poor of All Peoples
Jesus fulfills the promise of God to king David of an everlasting royal house. This kingdom is for the poor of all peoples. Living in a palace and enjoying peace and security, king David thinks of building God a house. But the holy and pious thought of the king does...
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The Laborers in the Vineyard…Matthew 20:1-16
Dear fellow Vincentians: The parable of the labourers in the vineyard is certainly one that raises some issues which would be very much part of today`s world. Can you imagine how many of us would react if we worked hard all day for our wages and then saw our employer...
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Prince of Peace
Celebrating Christmas is welcoming the Prince of Peace in our midst.
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Third CIF Meeting for the Vincentian Family
Dear lay people, sisters, priests and brothers who live the Vincentian charism: The Grace and Peace of our Lord be always with us! It is always a pleasure to get in touch with you Let me start this letter with an answer to the following question: What is the...
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Making a List and Checking it Twice … Mindful of the Homeless
I must admit I never thought much about checking my Christmas list for gifts for the homeless. Now I can’t get that question out of my head.
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Journal of Vincentian Social Action: New Release on the 400th Anniversary of Vincentians
Journal of Vincentian Social Action (JoVSA) is a biannual peer reviewed scholarly publication engaging the local, national and global community on issues of poverty and social injustice in the service of the disadvantaged. Rooted in the Catholic and Vincentian...