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Synodality in the Life and Work of Saint Vincent de Paul #famvin2024
Saint Vincent de Paul is an emblematic figure in Catholicism, renowned for his profound commitment to the poor and marginalized. However, one of the lesser-explored aspects of his legacy is his approach to synodality.
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A Vincentian View: “Earthen Vessels”
The “earthen vessel” provides an illustrative image as we consider the ministry and mission of the Apostle James.
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Hiroshima or the Explosive Power of Love
I only began to understand the enormity of these events as the years passed by. Three-quarters of a century later, I still have trouble imagining their explosive power.
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Contemplation: Providing What is Needed
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org One of the central tenets of Vincentian spirituality is trust in Divine Providence. We are called to trust that God will provide what is needed for things to work out for the best. In theory, this sounds quite simple,...
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Bread of Life that Truly Gives Us our Fill
Jesus is the bread of life that has come down from heaven. To go to him and to believe in him means to never hunger or thirst again.
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July 30: St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.
St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M. was the great apostle to the Abyssinian people (today, the people of Eritrea and Ethiopia).
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Vincentian Places 20 – Saint-Germain-En-Laye
During the latter part of his life, Vincent de Paul had an association with the French Royal Court at Saint-Germain-en-Laye, just west of Paris.
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The Famvin Alliance and the ’13 Houses’ Campaign: Transforming Lives of the Homeless Globally #famvin2024
The Famvin Alliance, established in 2017 to commemorate the Vincentian Charism, aims to improve the lives of homeless individuals with innovative solutions. Its “13 Houses” campaign seeks to transform the lives of 10,000 people across 156 countries, inspired by St. Vincent de Paul’s legacy.
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Firewood for the Soul: Prayer and Silence
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
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A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Women 03
Fr. Rooney continues his series on “Vincentian Women.” This week: The Duchess of Aiguillon.